National Park Service, 15 State Street, Boston MA 02109-3572

19 -- RECONSTRUCTION OF HISTORIC VESSEL ``FRIENDSHIP'' Sol 1443RP160095004. Due 051595. POC Kim Robinson, Procurement Assistant, 617/223-5033. The work of this project consists of the reconstruction of the historic sailing vessel ``Friendship''. The construction drawings for the reconstruction are based on the existing model of the original ship. The reconstructed vessel will be 103' 9'' length on deck, and displace approximately 330 long tons. Maximum beam will be 30' and depth will be 18'. It will have three square rigged masts and will be of wood construction. While modern materials and methods will be used, the historic accuracy of the visual appearance of the reconstructed vessel is crucial. Accordingly, great care will be required to hide all anachronistic intrusions from public view. The hull will be of cold-molded wood construction. The outer lamination will have the appearance of an historic planked vessel. Additionally, visible historic features such as knees, beams, planking, etc will be replicated. The ship will have three full-rigged masts that will be fully operational. There will be twin diesel auxiliary engines. Modern safety and navigational equipment will be installed. There will be modern facilities, hidden below decks, for crew quarters. The vessel will meet requirements for US Coast Guard Certification under both Subchapter T, Small Passenger Vessel less than 100 gross tons, and Subchapter R, Sailing School Vessel. Construction will be split into two phases, with the second phase as an option to the contract; however, proposals shall be submitted and evaluated on the complete construction project. Award of the base contract and option is subject to availability of funds. Preference shall be given to proposals for construction of the vessel at a government furnished facility in Salem, Massachusetts; however, proposals for alternative locations shall be accepted. You may request a copy of this Request for Proposal in writing by mail to National Park Service, North Atlantic Region, Attn: Contracting Division, 15 State Street, Boston, MA 02109-3572 or by facsimile to 617/223-5208. This solicitation is open to all concerns regardless of size. (086)

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