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

J -- DRYDOCK AND REPAIRS TO THE USCGC MARCUS HANNA, 175 FOOT CLASS COASTAL BUOY TENDER SOL DTCG-80-00-B-3FC835 DUE 022800 POC Ms. Kathryn Stark, Contract Specialist, (757)628-4588, or Ms. Vanessa Nemara, Contract Officer, (757)628-4634 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, kstark@mlca.uscg.mil. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform dry-docking and repairs including but not limited to the following base and options items: (1) Welding Repairs, (2) Clean, Inspect and Disinfect Potable Water Tanks, (3) Clean and Inspect Ballast Tank(s), (4) Clean and Inspect Sewage Collection and Holding Tank(s), (5) Inspect Z-Drive Propulsion Unit(s) (6) Preserve the Transducer Hull Ring and Renew the Depth Indicating Transducer, (7) Clean Gaylord and Laundry Ventilation Ducting (8) Overhaul and Test Valves and Inspect Waster Pieces, (9) Inspect Bow Thruster Tunnel and Lower Unit, (10) Inspection of Chain In-haul Device (Level II), (11) Inspection of Hydraulic Chain Stoppers (Level II), (12) Overhaul anchors and Anchor Chains (Complete), (13) Inspect and Test Small Boat Davit, (14) Inspect and Test Buoy Crane (Level II), (15) Perform Non-Destructive Testing of Pad Eye Fittings, (16) Preserve Various Bilges, (17) Preserve Underwater Body, (18) Preserve Chain Locker, (19) Renew Cathodic Protection System, (20) Ultrasonic Testing, (21) Provide Temporary Logistics, (22) Routine Dry-docking. The Vessel is a 175 foot Class Coastal Buoy Tender. The vessel's minimum depth of water is 18 feet. The vessel's minimum height clearance is 93 feet. Vessel's homeport is located in Portland, Maine. The performance period for this vessel is forty-two (42) calendar days beginning on or about 15 May 2000. All reference documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. A non-refundable charge of $150.00 is required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. Drawings are now available on CD-ROM. The CD-ROM sets are available for all cutters and will be free of charge to contractors upon request [ten (10) days from solicitation issuance]. This procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Program. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for the subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or about January 28, 2000. All responsible sources may submit a bid that 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." For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 01/10/00 (W-SN414539). (0010)

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