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J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR NOAA SHIP WHITING TO BE PERFORMED AT THE ATLANTIC MARINE CENTER IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. SOL 51-EANA-0-00011 DUE 112399 POC Ingrid L. Sparger (757) 441-6562 E-MAIL: William.D.Privott@noaa.gov, Ingrid.L.Sparger@noaa.gov. Dockside repairs NOAA Ship WHITING-to be performed at the Atlantic Marine Center, 439 West York Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510. Performance period to commence on or about February 1, 2000, and shall be completed on or before February 29, 2000 (29 calendar days). Basic contract items include Pilot House Steel and Window Repairs, Anchor Chain Inspection and Preservation, Door and Hatch Repairs, Miscellaneous Steel and Piping Renewals, HIAB Crane Repairs and Load Testing, and others. In addition, there will be four option items; Fuel Tank B-6-1 Access Installation, Galley Exhaust Duct Cleaning, Potable Water Tank and Piping Repairs, and Pilot House and Plot & Chart Room A/C Upgrade. NOAA Ship WHITING will be available for inspection on November 5, 1999, at the Atlantic Marine Center in Norfolk, Va. Characteristics of NOAA Ship WHITING: Length Overall-163 feet; Beam (molded) -- 33 feet; Propulsion -- Diesel, twin screw; Cruising Speed -- 12 knots; Electric Service -- 220 kw, 225/450 volts AC; Crew size -23. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Copies of the solicitation will be provided in response to written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor. Telephone requests will not be honored. Requests for copies of this solicitation may be faxed to (757)441-3786. Numbered Notes 1 and 26 apply. Posted 10/06/99 (W-SN389132). (0279)

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