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

J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS FOR USCGC KANAWHA, WLR-75407) SOL DTCG80-00-B-3FCL15 DUE 071800 POC JANET M. KODMON, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-628-4640, Fax 757-628-4676 -- Michael Monahan, Contracting Officer, Phone 757-628-4639, Fax 757-628-4676 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, jkodmon@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 option items: (1) Welding Repairs, (2) Renew Barge Side Shell and Bottom Plating, (3) Renew Bulkhead Plating in Sewage Compartment, (4) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel Tanks, (5) Clean, Inspect, and Disinfect Potable Water Tanks, (6) Clean, Inspect Ballast Tanks and Voids, (7) Preserve Ballast Tanks and Voids, (8) Clean and Inspect Sewage and Grey Water Collection and Holding Tanks, (9) Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall Propeller Shafts, (10) Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall Intermediate Shafts, (11) Fabricate Shaft, (12) Straighten Shaft, (13) Renew Water-Lubricated Shaft Bearings, (14) Renew Shaft Sleeves, (15) Renew Shaft Strut Barrel, (16) Renew Propellers, (17) Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall Rudder Assemblies for Steering and Flanking Systems, (18) Rebuild Rudder Stock, (19) Renew Rudder Lower Bearing Trunk, (20) Renew Upper Bearing Housing and Upper Bearing Housing Support, (21) Clean and Test Grid Coolers, (22) Install Umbilical Cord Electrical Outlet (Bargealt No. 130-B-014), (23) Renew Chill Water/Hot Water and Circulating Water Piping Insulation in Various Locations, (24) Overhaul, Renew, and Test Valves, (25) Relocate Scuttle and Hatch Drain (Prototype Bargealt), (26) Inspect and Test Air Receivers and Relief Valves, (27) Renew Tender Towing Knees, (28) Preserve Spud and Spud Well on Tender and Barges, (29) Renew Tender Spud Derrick, (30) Inspect, Overhaul and Test Barge Boat Davit, (31) Overhaul Barge Air Capstan, (32) Inspect, Overhaul, and Test Appleton KB20-10 Crane, (33) Perform Non-Destructive Testing of Various Deck Fittings, (34) Preserve Bulkhead and Overhead Surfaces in Sewage Compartment and Shaft Alley, (35) Preserve Barge Buoy Deck, (36) Preserve Underwater Body, (37) Preserve Freeboard, (38) Ultrasonic Testing, (39) Temporary Logistics, (40) Routine Dry-docking, (41) Composite Labor, and (42) Laydays. The vessel is 75', 5 " in length and 22', 5" in width and the barge is 130' in length and 30' in width. The vessel's homepier is located at 4101 Port Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611-7627. The availability schedule begins on or about 02 October 2000 for a period of performance of forty-seven (47) calendar days. The place of performance is geographically restricted as follows: (General): Restricted to the Western Rivers of the United States. The "Western Rivers" means the navigable portions of Mississippi River and its tributaries above mile zero (0) of the Lower Mississippi River. Navigable tributaries of the Mississippi River include only the waterways within the areas of jurisdiction of Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Facilities as described in Light List Volume V (COMDTINST M16502.5), and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway to the mouth of the Mobile River. This includes protected portions of the Intra Coastal Waterway connected to the "Western Rivers," but specifically excludes unprotected or open waters such as Mobile Bay, Lake Borne, or the Gulf of Mexico.(Special): Due to the closing of the Price Lock and Dam during the November 1 through March 15 timeframe, the vessel is restricted to areas south of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. Drawings are available on CD-ROM, free of charge to contractors. However, 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 printed copies of drawings. All other referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 E. Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. Funds are available for this procurement. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for the subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after June 16, 2000. The proposed contract listed here is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. 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 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.gov. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the Contracting Officials listed above. See Numbered Note 26. Posted 05/31/00 (W-SN460055). (0152)

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