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 BEAR (WMEC-901) SOL DTCG80-99-B-3FC721 DUE 010899 POC Mr. Jay Snyder, Contract Specialist (757) 628-4642 or Mr. Kevin Brumfiel, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4635 WEB: Department of Transportation Short-Term Lending Program, http//osdbud.web.dot.gov. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, jsnyder@mlca.uscg.mil. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform homepier dockside repairs including but not limited to the following base and options items: (1) Clean and inspect diesel fuel and JP-5 fuel tanks, (2) Clean, inspect, disinfect, and install tank level indicators in the potable water tank, (3) Clean and inspect voids and ballast tanks, (4) Renew watertight scuttles and doors, (5) Clean and inspect heat exchangers, (6) Clean emergency generator in-place, (7) Install temperature transmitters, (8) Renew waterproof ventilators, (9) Inspect waste heat recovery unit piping, (10) Replace both fire pumps, (11) Install magazine sprinkler valves, (12) Renew distilling plant piping, (13) Replace topside stanchions, rails, and lifelines, (14) Clean, inspect and preserve grey water collection and holding tank, (15) Galley renovation, and (16) Provide temporary logistics. Vessel's homeport is located at 4000 Coast Guard Boulevard, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703. The vessel's availability date is 1 March 1999. Vessel length is 270 feet, width of vessel is 38 feet. The performance period is FORTY-NINE (49) calendar days. This place of performance is geographically restricted to vessel's homepier. 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. Orders must be placed within ten (10) days of solicitation issuance. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for the subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after December 8, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be 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-SN269447). (0310)

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