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20 -- REPAIRS TO EPA VESSEL "CLEAN WATERS" SOL DACW51-00-T-0030 DUE 062300 POC Michael McHugh, 212-264-5995 Exterior/interior cleaning and painting, hatch installation, plus miscellaneous other hull and machinery repairs. Overall length of 65', beam of 16', displacement 34 tons. Work includes drydocking, cleaning and painting the hull, cleaning the interior compartments and tanks, and miscellaneous repairs per the specifications. The government will deliver the vessel to a distance not more than eight hours sailing time from Caven Point Terminal, Jersey City, N.J. Estimated value $30,000 to $50,000. Prior to any award, the successful bidder will be required to enter into a Master Agreement for Repairs and Alterations of Vessels. Bidders that entered into the Agreement prior to this solicitation need not comply with this requirement. This is a small business set-aside, SIC 4499, for no more than average $5mil gross revenues over the past three years. Quotes are due by 23 June 2000. To be eligible for award, bidders must comply as follows: DFARS 52.204.7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" (CCR): Prospective contractors must be registered in the DOD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at <http://www.ccr2000.com>. The solicitation package may be obtained at no charge by faxing your request to 212-264-3013, attention Michael McHugh (tel. 212-264-5995). Posted 06/13/00 (W-SN464410). (0165)

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