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J -- J--DRYDOCK REPAIRS TO USCGC BITTERSWEET (WLB-389) SOL DTCG80-95-B-3FA830 DUE 061395 POC Contact Ms. Alison Schnitzer, Contract Specialist, (212)668-6441, Ms. Nancy Kelley, Contracting Officer, (212)668-3477. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary for the Drydock Repairs to the USCGC Bittersweet. Work for thise Drydock repairs is to be performed at the contractor's facility. The work which may be performed includes but may not be limited to the following minimum items: 1. Remove Inspect and Reinstall Propeller Shaft 2. Remove Inspect and Reinstall Rudder Assembly 3. Overhaul Anchor(s) and Anchor Chain(s) 4. Overhaul and Wieght Test Shipboard Davit Crane (Allied Marine Crane-Model Davit 5000) 5. Overhaul and Test TANB Davit 6. Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel Tanks 7. Provide Temporary Messing 8. Upgrade Refrigerator System 9. Preserve Superstructure 10. Provide Temporary Berthing. Proposed contract will also contain indefinte items including, but not likited to: 1. Welding Repairs 2. Renew Shaft Sleeves 3. Renew Waster Pieces 4. Preserve Underwater Body 5. Clean and Inspect Sewage and Grey water collection and Holding Tank(s) 6. Preserve Sewage and Grey Water Collection and Holding Tank(s) 7. Preserve Potable Water Tank(s) 8. Renew Corrosive Zinc Anodes 9. Ultrasonic Testing--USCGC Bittersweet's homeport is Woods Hole, MA--Vessel is 180 Feet in Length--USCGC Bittersweet's Availability Schedule is 07 August 1995--There will be a non-refundable charge required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard in the amount of $100.00 for requested drawings and publications--The proposed contract listed here is open to both large and small businesses--Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 15 may 1995--All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. For Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (0111)

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