U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS The U. S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command is contemplating the sale of operational army watercraft displaced as a result of force modernization programs. DESC: Dept of Defense has authorized the Army to sell selected fully operational equipment displaced as a result of force modernization programs. The US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command is initiating a test program with the sale of Army Transportation Corps watercraft. These craft are used for harbor operations, river and coastal tows, cargo transport, over-the-shore landing, and port construction -- missions that industry performs today. The unique aspect of this sale program is that almost all of these craft will be sold in turnkey operational condition. Tugboats, floating machine shops, barge derricks, cargo barges and various sizes and types of landing craft will be closed up in the same condition as being used by active Army and Reserve components. At time of sale most will include technical and other service and parts manuals, and many will include spare parts, pots, pans and dishes and other items which will enable the winning buyer to walk onboard with a crew and put the vessel into immediate use. These craft, presently located on both the East and West coasts, have been crewed by fully licensed operators and have been serviced and maintained through planned maintenance programs. A system of routine dry-docking at commercial shipyards and on-condition cyclic maintenance in accordance with US Coast Guard maritime standards has contributed to the current good condition of these vessels. Many of the vessels have current valid load line certificates in place. Specific announcements will be made as craft are released for sale. Announcements will include information about configuration, condition, viewing and inspection dates, and bidding procedures. Several vessels, including tugboats and barge derricks, may be released as early as this fall. In addition, three-man inflatable boats may be offered for sale as part of this test program. If you are interested in this program and want to be included on the bidders list currently being developed, send your name,address, telephone and fax numbers, and email address either by email to mtcmichr@ix.netcom.com; or by fax to 810-558-8847; or by mail to Modern Technologies Corp., 30800 Van Dyke Ave, Suite 207, Warren, MI 48038. Indicate also the type of craft in which you are interested. The address to view the craft description is: http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/opportunity.htm. General descriptions of type craft to be sold are available upon request should interested parties not be able to access description data via the internet. Please request specifications sheets via email, fax, or US mail. PLEASE SEND REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VIA EMAIL, FAX, OR US MAIL. WEB: Click here to access general descriptions of the type, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/opportunity.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Modern Technologies Corporation, mtcmichr@ix.netcom.com. Posted 07/30/98 (W-SN230533). (0211)

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