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X -- POTENTIAL LEASE OF USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF-167) SOL N00024-99-R-8135 POC Contract Specialist -- William C. Randolph, SEA 02812R, (703) 602-6911, Contracting Officer -- J. B. Hall, SEA 02812, (703) 602-6911 WEB: To download a copy of the RFP upon release, http://www.contracts.hq.navsea.navy.mil. E-MAIL: To contact the Contract Specialist via e-mail, Randolph_William_C@hq.navsea.navy.mil. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) anticipates releasing a full and open competitive solicitation for the lease/(bareboat charter) of the fleet salvage tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) to a U.S. company that can show that it will use the NARRAGANSETT to support offshore salvage facilities. The vessel will be leased on an "As Is, Where Is" basis with a proposed lease award date currently planned for late FY 1999 or early FY 2000 (SEP/OCT 99). The 7200 H.P. NARRAGANSETT (Length 226 FT) is currently in classification with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), is under continuous survey, and has a Certificate of Inspection (COI) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The successful lessee must acquire and maintain its own current and updated ABS class certifications, USCG certificate of inspection, and adequate insurance and demonstrate that it can adequately maintain and operate the vessel over a proposed five year lease period. A maintenance period is planned for the vessel in the August 1999 to September 1999 time frame where tentatively scheduled are: 1) a main engine overhaul (extending the service life to approximately 24,000 hours); 2) an underwater hull survey (drydocking) and ABS survey; 3) Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) blade seal replacement; 4) U.S. Navy communications gear removal; and 5) minor voyage repairs and upgrades (valves, gauges, pumps, seals, etc.). It is currently anticipated that during this maintenance period potential lessees will have an opportunity (in mid August) for visitation and inspection of the vessel. Vessel inspection information including scheduling and availability to prospective offerors will be outlined in the upcoming solicitation planned for release on or near 16 July 1999. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. All solicitation documents and related correspondence will be posted on the Internet at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Contracts Directorate Website located at http://www.contracts.hq.navsea.navy.mil under the proposed solicitation number N00024-99-R-8135 and can be downloaded or printed at the offeror's expense/convenience. Please direct all responses to the attention of Mr. William C. Randolph (SEA 02812R), fax number (703)602-5478 or e-mail address: Randolph_William_C@hq.navsea.navy.mil. Posted 06/28/99 (W-SN347666). (0179)

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