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

J -- DOCKSIDE AVAILABILITY FOR THE USCGC TAMPA (WMEC-902) SOL DTCG80-99-B-3FC741 DUE 021799 POC Ms. Janet Kodmon, Contract Specialist, (757) 628-4640, or Mr. Kevin Brumfiel, Contracting 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 including but not limited to the following base and options items: (1) Clean and inspect heat exchangers, (2) Renew deck penetrations, (3) Renew preheater and associated ductwork, (4) Overhaul ventilation fans and motors, (5) Clean shipboard ventilation system, (6) Install new moisture separators, (7) Modify pilot house ventilation, (8) Renew vents for ballast tank and vent penetration in aft steering compartment, (9) Overhaul MSW butterfly valves, (10) Replace potable water service pumps, (11) Repair helo hangar and renew hangar insulation and lagging, (12) Clean and inspect emergency generator diesel oil tank, (13) Overhaul warping capstan assembly and relocate connection box, (14) Clean and inspect sewage and grey water collection and holding tanks, (15) Renew deck covering, (16) Galley renovation, and (17) Provide temporary logistics. Vessel is 270 feet in length and 38 feet, 5/8 inches in width. Vessel's homeport is located at 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, Virginia 23703. The performance period is FORTY-NINE (49) calendar days, and the place of performance will be the 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. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for the subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 18 January 1999. 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 (DBE'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 12/17/98 (W-SN281230). (0351)

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