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 CGC VALIANT (WMEC-621) SOL DTCG80-99-B-3FC778 DUE 031899 POC Mr. Louis Romano, Contracting Officer, (757) 628-4651 or Ms. Vanessa Nemara, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4634 WEB: IFB, http://www.osdbudweb.dot.gov. E-MAIL: Contracting Specialist or Contract Officer, LRomano@mlca.uscg.mil. 17. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform dockside and repairs including but not limited to the following base items: 1) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel and Lube Oil Tanks, 2) Clean, Inspect, and Disinfect Potable Water Tanks, 3) Overhaul Starboard Clutch Assembly, 4) Clean and Inspect Heat Exchangers, 5) Overhaul Exhaust Ventilation Fans, 6) Preserve Antennas and Antenna Foundations, 7) Renew Studs and Clamps on Mast, 8) Clean Galley, Scullery, and Laundry Ventilation Systems, 9) Renew, Overhaul and Test Valves, 10) Inspect and Test Air Receivers, 11) Inspect and Overhaul Electro-Hydraulic Steering System, 12) Overhaul Warping Capstan, 13) Overhaul Hydraulic Pump Unit, 14) Clean, Inspect, and Preserve Sewage and Gray Water Collection Tanks, 15) Erect Staging, 16) Overhaul ammunition Hoist and Preserve Hoist Shaft, and 17) Provide Temporary Logistics, etc. Option items include but are not limited to the following: 1) Provide Additional Temporary Logistics, and 2) Composite Labor Rate, etc. Vessel's homeport is Miami Beach, Florida. Vessel availability schedule will be 1 June 1999, for 54 days. Place of performance is restricted to Vessel's Homeport. Vessel is a 210-foot Medium Endurance Cutter. All reference documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. 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 20 November 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 (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//osdbuweb.dot." For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See Note (s): 26. Posted 01/29/99 (W-SN292672). (0029)

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