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 IDA LEWIS (WLM-551) SOL DTCG-80-99-B-3FC807 DUE 042399 POC Mr. Louis Romano, Contracting Officer, (757) 628-4651 WEB: Department of Transportation Short-Term Lending Program, http//osdbudweb.dot.gov. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, lromano@mlca.uscg.mil. 17. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform Dockside repairs including, but not limited to the following Base items: 1) Clean, Inspect and Disinfect Potable Water Tank(s), 2) Renew Weathertight Doors, 3) Modify Firemain System, 4) Remove, Dispose of Diesel Fuel (1000 gallons), 5) Clean and Inspect Tanks, 6) Level II Inspection of Hydraulic Chain Stoppers, 7) Level II Inspection of Mechanical Chain Stoppers, 8) Level II Inspection of Cross Deck Winches, 9) Level II Inspection of Chain Inhaul Device, 10) Level II Inspection and Test of Buoy Crane, 11) Modify Bridge Footrailing, 12) Preserve Anchor Windlass Assembly, 13) Renew Berthing Racks, 14) Provide Temporary Logistics, 15) GFP Report. Optional items include: 1) Welding Repairs, 2) Additional Temporary Logistics. Vessel's homeport is Newport, RI. Vessel availability schedule will be 12 July 1999, for 28 days. Place of performance is restricted to the vessel's homeport. Vessel is a 175-foot Coastal Buoy Tender. All reference documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. A non-refundable charge required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U. S. Coast Guard in the amount of $100.00 is required 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 23 March 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//osdbuweb.dot." For further information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See note 26.***** Posted 03/04/99 (W-SN304566). (0063)

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