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

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS TO USCGC ABBIE BURGESS (WLM-551) SOL DTCG80-00-B-3FCE29 DUE 052600 POC Mr. F. Barat Baechle, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4652 WEB: IFB, -http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. E-MAIL: Contrating Officer, BBaechle@mlca.uscg.mil. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perfrom dockside repairs including, but not limited to the following Items (1) Welding Repairs (2)Clean, inspect, and Preserve Diesel Fuel Tanks (3) Clean, Inspect, and Disinfect Potable Water Tank(s) (4) Clean and Inspect Voids and Ballast Tanks (5) Clean and Inspect Vacuum Collection Tank and Sewage Holding Tanks (6) Clean Gaylord and Laundry Ventilation Ducting (7) Inspect Hydraulic Griping System (8) Inspection of Chain In-Haul Device (level II) (9) Overhaul Anchor Windlass Assembly (10) Inspect and Test Hydraulic Chain Stoppers (Level I) (11) Inspect and Overhaul Mechanical Chain Stoppers (level II) (12) Inspect and Test Small Boat Davit (Level II) (13) Inspection and Test of Buoy Crane (Level II) (14) Preserve Weather Decks (15) Preserve Mast (16) Replace Deck Covering System (17) ultrasonic Testing (18) Provide Temporary Logistics (A)Composite Labor Rate (B) GFP report in accordance with solicitation Section H. Vessel's homeport is Rockland ME. Vessel's length is 175 foot, Costal Buoy Tender. Vessel availability schedule is for thirty-five (35) days, starting July 31, 2000. There will be a non-refundable charge of $150.00 required, in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the U.S. Coast Guard, for requested drawings in paper form. There will not be any charge for requested drawings provided on CD-ROM. All other referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, Virginia. Funds are availabvle for this procurement. The proposed contract listed here is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Plans and specifications will be issued on or around april 22, 2000. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office ofSmall and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contacts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provided accounts redeivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, Call OSDBU at 1-800-532-1169. Internet address: http//osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information concerning this acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See Numbered Note: 26 applies.***** Posted 04/13/00 (W-SN444663). (0104)

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