Commander (VPL), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS TO THE USCGC MUSKINGUM (WLR-75402) AND 130 FOOT BARGE SOL DTCG80-99-D-3FC725 DUE 122298 POC Ms. Janet Kodmon, Contract Specialist, (757) 628-4640 or Mr. Kevin Brumfiel, Contract Officer (757) 628-4635 WEB: Department of Transportation Short-Term Lending Program, http//osdbudweb.dot.gov. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, jkodmon@mlca.uscg.mil. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform dockside repairs at contractor facility including but not limited to the following base and options items: (1) Clean and inspect diesel fuel tanks, (2) Inspect and test air receivers, (3) Install new tow facing system for 130-barge and 65-foot or 75-foot tender, (4) Inspect, overhaul, and test barge boat davit, (5) Overhaul air capstan, (6) Inspect, overhaul, and test appleton crane, (7) Clean and inspect sewage tank, (8) Renew vermiculite coating in lazarette and sewage hold compartments, (9) Provide temporary logistics, and (10) additional temporary logistics. Vessel's homeport is located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The vessel's availability date is 8 March 1999. The performance period is TWENTY-EIGHT (28) calendar days. This place of performance is geographically restricted to the Western rivers of the United States, meaning navigable portions of the Mississippi River and its tributaries above mile 0 of the Lower Mississippi River. Navigable tributaries of the Mississippi River include only the waterways within the areas of jurisdiction of Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Facilities as described in Light List Volume V (COMTINST M16502.5), and the Tennessee Tombighee Waterway to the mouth of the Mobile River. This includes protected portions of the Intra Coastal Waterway connected to the "Western Rivers," but specifically excludes unprotected or open waters such as Mobile Bay, Lake Borne, or the Gulf of Mexico. Vessel is a 75 foot "C" Class River Tender with a 130 Foot Barge. All reference documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. A non-refundable charge of $100.00 is required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for the subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after November 20, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shallbe considered by the United States Coast Guard. "ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DEB's)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http//osdbudweb.dot." For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See Note (s): 26. Posted 11/06/98 (W-SN269395). (0310)

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