Commander (v). U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenence and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- DRYDOCK REPAIR OF THE CGFB COURSEN (FB-5) SOL DTCG80-97-B-3FA799 DUE 041697 POC Contact Mr. Jerry Hendricks, Contract Speaialist (757) 628-4647 Provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform Drydock repairs including, but not limited to the following Minimum Items: 1) Renew Steering Compartment Deck Drains. 2) Inspect and Repair Sponsons. 3) Clean in-place main propulsion generators. 4) Inspect tail and line shaft bearings. 5) Overhaul, renew, and test valves. 6) Inspect steering systems. 7) Transit under tow to & from Contractors facility. 8) Preserve underwater body. 9) Clean and inspect sewage & grey water collection and holding tanks. 10) Preserve superstructure. 11) Renew corrosion preventive zinc anodes. 12) Temporary Logistics. 13) Routine Drydocking. Indefinite Items Include, but not limited to the following: 1) Welding Repairs. 2) Remove, inspect and reinstall propeller shafts. 3) Renew water lubricated shaft bearing. 4) Rebabbitt and align shaft bearings. 5) Remove, inspect and reinstall propellers. 6) Repair leaking fittings. 7) Clean and inspect sewage and grey water collection and holding tanks. 8) Remove,inspect and reinstall rudder assembly. 9) Additional Temporary logistics. Vessel's homeport is Governors Island, NY. Vessel length is 180' overall. Vessel availability schedule is 02 June 1997 for 42 days. The place of performance for this vessel is geographically restricted. Work will be performed in the New York Harbor above the narrows to Throgs Neck (including Kill Van Kull and Arthur Kill). There will be a non-refundable charge of $100.00 required in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. All other referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. The proposed contract listed here is a total set aside for small businesses. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 12 Mar 97. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. (0049)

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