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X -- POSSIBLE LEASE OF USNS POWHATAN (T-ATF 166) SOL N00024-98-R-8129 POC Jonathan Hall, (02812), (703) 602-6911, Ext. 265 The Naval Sea Systems Command is planning to lease the fleet salvage tug USNS POWHATAN (T-ATF 166) to a U.S. company that can show that it will use the POWHATAN to support offshore salvage facilities. The vessel will be leased on an As is, Where is basis. The lessee must, at their own expense, take delivery of the T-ATF 166 at a Navy facility in the Norfolk VA area (TBD) and remove the vessel to their commercial berth. The lessee must also, at their own expense, perform a comprehensive list of maintenance requirements on the vessel throughout the five year lease term, including at least one drydocking of the vessel. The POWHATAN is currently classified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and is under continuous survey. The vessel is also certificated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The lessee, upon delivery of the vessel, must acquire and maintain their own current and updated ABS class certifications, USCG certificates of inspection, and adequate insurance. The vessel was in use by the Navy through 30 September 1998 but will will not be available for inspection by prospective offerors after 30 October 1998. Vessel inspection information will be outlined in the solicitation. Posted 10/16/98 (W-SN262825). (0289)

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