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

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR OF USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904) SOL DTCG80-99-B-3FC791 DUE 032599 POC Ms. Wendy Culbreth, Contract Specialist, (757) 628-4657 or Mr. Michael Monahan, Contracting Officer, (757) 628-4639 WEB: IFB, http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, WCulbreth@mlca.uscg.mil. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform dockside repairs including but not limited to the following base items: (1) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel and JP-5 Fuel Tanks, (2) Renew Deck Penetrations, (3) Renew Ductwork from Fantail to Fan Space 2-207-1-Q, (4) Renew Ventilation Ductwork, (5) Renew Waterproof Ventilators, (6) Renew Insulation and Lagging in Reefer/Dry Stores Compartment, (7) Develop Plan on Ductwork Insulation Renewal, (8) Overhaul and Install Magazine Sprinkler Valves, (9) Overhaul Anchors and Anchor Chains, (10) Overhaul and Weight Test Articulating Crane, (11) Overhaul and Weight Test Motor and Surf Boat Davit Assembly, (12) Relocate Warping Capstan Connection Box, (13) Renew Deck Covering, (14) Clean and Inspect Chain Lockers and Sump, (15) Renew Bridge Bulkhead and Overhead Panels, (16) Provide Temporary Logistics, etc. Option items include but are not limited to the following: (1) Preserve Diesel Fuel and JP-5 Fuel Tanks, (2) Renew Ductwork Insulation, (3) Renew Deck Covering Underlayment,, (4)Preserve up to 25% of Port and Starboard Chain locker and Sump, (5) Provide Additional Temporary Logistics, etc. Vessel's homeport is located at 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703. The place of performance with be the vessel's homepier. Vessel's availability schedule is 7 June 1999 for 53 calendar days. Vessel is a 270 Foot Medium Endurance Cutter. All referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 500, 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 of after 25 February 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 (DBEs)! 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.gov" For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See Note(s): 26. Posted 02/09/99 (W-SN296567). (0040)

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