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J -- USCGC COWSLIP (WLB 277) SOL DTCG85-97-B-625L57 DUE 112596 POC Contact Mary Ann Sanchez, Contracting Officer (510) 437-5742. USCGC COWSLIP (WLB 277) Dockside Repair to be performed at the cutter's homeport at Astoria, OR. Major work items include but are not limited to: Temporary Services; Ventilation Duct Cleaning; Hydraulic Cargo Hoisting Gear O/H & Test, Level 2; Cargo Hoisting Padeye Testing; Anchor Windlass O/H; Electric Meter Calibration; Cleaning & Calibration of Gauges, Tachometers, Thermometers & Relief Valves; Starboard Buoy Chain Stopper Replacement; Paneling Installation; Life Raft Installation; 23' UTL Davit & Cradle Modificaiton; and Bridge Deck Drain Installationl This Solicitation is pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Solicitation will be issued on or about 15 October 1996. Performance period for this work is 20 January thru 21 February 1997. All responsible businesses may submit a bid and all bids will be considered by this agency. (0268)

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