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J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR, NOAA SHIP RAINIER SOL 51ABNA900021 DUE 121098 POC Kristina R. Rodabaugh, (206)526-6379, for copy of solicitation call (206)526-6425 Provide dockside repairs to the oceanographic survey vessel, NOAA Ship RAINIER, which is a welded steel/ice strengthened hull, 231 feet(70.4m) in length, 42 feet (12.8m) beam, 1800 ton displacement. Work to include, but not limited to, the following; overhaul of davit winches, stainless steel shower enclosures, clean and paint shaft alley bilge area, clean ventilation system, replace mess deck tile, repair leak in steam generator pipe connection, repair firemain piping and repair boiler exhaust damper. Anticipated period of performance is January 5, 1999 through February 12, 1999. This is a 100 percent small business set-aside. Bonds are required. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. Posted 10/27/98 (W-SN265819). (0300)

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