USCG, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886

19 -- ELASTIC MOORING SYSTEM SOL DTCGG1-99-S001 DUE 032999 POC Mattie Walker, Contract Specialist, 401-736-1766, FAX 401-736-1704 The U.S. Coast Guard CEU Providence is requesting information on elastic mooring systems for anchoring concrete floating docks comparable to Strait Moorings International's Hurricane Mooring System, which uses a helical anchor and SEAFLEX (reinforced homogenous rubber) cord. The system should be able to accommodate tidal ranges of 20 plus feet and withstand harsh, cold environments. Systems will need to be able to accommodate a 3 foot design wave with a 3 second period as well as docking forces from 3 35 ton vessel. The system must have been in satisfactory use for a minimum of 5 year. In addition, installation of the elastic mooring system must be such that underwater portions of adjacent structures are not damaged. Interested sources should provide company name, address, phone number and point of contact. Send any literature and references to Ms. Mattie Walker, U. S. Coast Guard, 300 Metro Center Blvd. Warwick, RI 02886. Responses should be mailed or faxed to the Attention of Mattie Walker at 401-736-1704 by close of business, March 29, 1999. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Posted 03/02/99 (W-SN303647). (0061)

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