Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (vpl), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command -- Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA, 23510-9102

J -- HOMEPIER DOCKSIDE REPAIRS TO THE USCGC KATMAI BAY (WTGB-101) 140 FOOT ICEBREAKING TUG SOL DTCG80-00-B-3FCD00 DUE 060100 POC Kevin Brumfiel, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 628-4635, Fax (757) 628-4676, Email kbrumfiel@mlca.uscg.mil -- Vanessa Nemara, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 757-628-4634, Fax 757-628-4674, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=DTCG80-00-B-3FCD00&LocID=497. E-MAIL: Kevin Brumfiel, kbrumfiel@mlca.uscg.mil. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform homepier dockside repairs including but not limited to the following base and option items: (1) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel and Oil Tank(s), (2) Clean, Inspect, and Disinfect Potable Water Tank(s) -- Tug, (3) Clean and Inspect Sewage and Grey Water Collection and Holding Tank(s), (4) Clean Exhaust Stacks and Spark Arrestors, (5) Clean In-Place Ship's Service Generators, (6) Test and Adjust Relief Valves, (7) Overhaul and Test Fuel Manifold and Valves, (8) Overhaul Lube Oil Valves, (9) Inspect and Test Steering System Relief Valves, (10) Overhaul Anchor Windlass Assembly, (11) Overhaul Warping Capstan Assembly, (12) Perform Non-Destructive Testing of Pad Eyes, and (13) Clean Bilges in Various Compartments. The vessel is a 140 foot long Icebreaking Tug, 37 foot 7 and 1/4 inches in width, and a 125 foot long Barge, 52 foot in width. Vessel's homepier is located on the Coast Guard Base in Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-9501. The performance period is twenty-eight (28) calendar days beginning on or about 14 August 2000. The place of performance is the vessel's homepier. All reference documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. 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 days from solicitation issuance]. MLCA must have ten (10) days advance notice to complete a CD-ROM set of drawings. Drawings are still available in hardcopy; however, a $150.00 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. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or about 01 May 2000. 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 $500,000.00 with interest at the prime rate. For further information call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http//osdbuweb.dot.gov. See Note 26. Posted 04/07/00 (D-SN442610). (0098)

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