US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278-0090

20 -- REPAIRS TO SURVEY VESSEL "DOBRIN" SOL DACW51-00-T-0036 DUE 081000 POC Michael McHugh, 212-264-5995; for technical questions, Walter Miclo, 212-264-0170 Exterior/interior cleaning and painting, and miscellaneous hull and machinery repairs. The work includes dry-docking. Overall length of 68'6", beam of 19'3", loaded displacement of 47.5 long tons. The government will deliver the vessel to a distance not more than eight hours sailing time (approximately 80 miles) from Caven Point Terminal, Jersey City, N.J. The completion time is 30 days from notice to proceed. Because of the aluminum hull construction, the contractor must use the hydroblast method. Contractors will be required to certify that their quote is for hydroblasting, not an alternative method. This is a small business set-aside, SIC 4499, with a size standard of no more than $5MIL gross revenues averaged over the past three years. If acceptable bids are not received from small businesses, bids from large businesses will be reviewed. The estimated value is $30,000 to $60,000. 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. The specifications package is free of charge and may be obtained by written request to Michael McHugh either by fax to 212-264-3013 or by letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278. YOU MUST SUPPLY A STREET ADDRESS, NOT A POST OFFICE BOX. Bid packages will be available on or about 31 July 2000. Quotes are due by 5pm, 10 August 2000. For technical questions, call Walter Miclo at 212-264-0170, otherwise call Michael McHugh at 212-264-5995.To be eligible for award, bidders must comply as follows: DFARS 52.204.7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" (CCR) applies to this solicitation. 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>>. Posted 07/27/00 (W-SN479638). (0209)

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