U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS TO THE NOAA SHIP DAVID STARR JORDAN SOL 51ABNA900009 DUE 120198 POC POC: Linda Shaw, (206) 526-6461 -- for copy of solicitation call 206 526 6425 Drydock Repairs to the NOAA Ship DAVID STARR JORDAN, a Class IV fisheries research vessel. Home port is San Diego, California. Characteristics: welded steel hull, displacement of 933 tons and length of 171 feet. Work will include but not be limited to: Overhaul Sea Valves, ABS Load Line Certification Inspection Support, recoat Underwater Body and Boot-Top, service Cathodic Protection System, clean Ventilation System, Shafting Inspection, CPP System Inspection and Repair, Rudder Inspection and Repair, service Ground Tackle, Steel and Structural Closure Repair, Water Regulating Valves, JP5 Fuel Connection, Install Back-up Watermaker, Alarm System Replacement, Spinner window removal, Replace Grey Water and Sewage Tank, Piping modifications, Replace Forward Deck Crane, Overhaul Port SSDG, Replace Emergency Generator and Switchboard, Asbestos Abatement, Replace MSD, Replace Sperry Follow-up Steering System, GMDSS Modifications. The anticipated notice to proceed is December 14, 1998. Completion date is February 12, 1999. The vessel will be available for inspection in Rodman, Panama from November 17, 1998 -- November 19, 1998. Posted 10/07/98 (W-SN260062). (0280)

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