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J -- DRYDOCKING AVAILABILITY FOR USNS BIG HORN (T-AO198) SOL N32205-00-R-2005 POC Ron Quarles, Contract Specialist (757) 417-4533, Charles Goring, Contracting Officer (757) 417-4527 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist, Ronald.Quarles@msc.navy.mil. 1. A 45 day drydocking availability is planned for USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198) beginning on/about 02 October 2000. 2. Major Items: a) Drydocking & Undocking, b) Underwater Cleaning & Painting, c) Steel Renewal, d) Main Engine Expansion Joint Replacement, e) Main Engine Insulation Repairs, f) Stern Tube Replacement, g) Overhaul Central Fresh Water Cooler, h) Overhaul Jacket Water Plate Cooler, i) Recertify Life Boat Davits, Winches, & Lifeboats, j) Recertify Rescue Boat Davits, Winches, & Rescue Boats. 3. A responsible offeror shall be considered eligible if the offeror holds a previously executed Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) prior to award of the contract. 4. Offer area is East and Gulf Coasts only. Posted 03/09/00 (W-SN432963). (0069)

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