Commander, USCG Maintenance & Logistics Command, Atlantic (vpl) Bldg 400 Section M, Room 209, Governors Island, NY 10004-5085

J -- DRYDOCK & REPAIRS USCGC (BUSL 46307) 46 FOOT BUOY BOAT, STERN LOAD SOL DTCG80-95-B-3FA903 due 090795. Contact Leon Borroum, Contract Specialist, (212) 668-3436, Mr. Michael Monahan, Contracting Officer, (212) 668-6274. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform routine Drydock and Repairs to the USCGC (BUSL 46307). The work which may be performed includes but may not be limited to the following minimum items: 1. Renew Buoy Deck Plating, Hatch Covers and Handrails 2. Overhaul Weight Handling Gear. 3. Test Pad Eyes and Links. 4. Preserve Underwater Body. 5. Ultrasonic Testing. 6. Temporary Logistics. 7. Routine Drydocking. 8. Preserve Forepeak Bilge and Renew Plating and Framing. 9. Preserve Various Compartment Bilges and Renew Framing. 10. Preserve Engine Room Bilge. 11. Install Depth Indicating Transducer and Control Head. The proposed contract will also contain indefinite items including but not limited to: 1. Welding Repairs. 2. Renew Valve Waster Pieces. 3. Preserve Underwater Body. 4. Ultrasonic Testing. 5. Additional Logistics. USCGC BUSL 46307's homepier is Governors Island, NY. USCGC BUSL 46307's availability is scheduled for on or about 23 October 1995. The performance period is thirty (30) calendar days. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. There is no yard availability restriction. Work is to be performed atthe contractor's facility. Solicitation (IFB) is anticipated to be issued on or about August 03, 1995. There will be a non-refundable charge of $50.00 required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the United States Coast Guard for requested drawings and publications. 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 to provide accounts receivable financing. DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds 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. All responsible sources may submit a Bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. (200)

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