Commander (VPL), MLCPAC, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DRY DOCK AND REPAIRS TO USCGC POLAR SEA (WAGB-11) SOL DTCG85-97-B-625L98 DUE 073097 POC Sharon D. Hunter, Contracting Officer, 510/437-3996 The U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific (MLCPAC) proposes to contract for dry docking and repairs to USCGC POLAR SEA (WAGB-11). Period of performance approximately September through December 1997. Solicitation to be issued on/about 30 June. Major work items include production planning, dry docking, tailshaft removal and bearing inspection, fuel tank cleaning, underwater body preservation, stern tube oak rub rail renewal, MSB davit biennial inspection and overhaul, zinc annode renewal, and sea valve/waster piece overhaul. Contractor must have or have access to facilities capable of drydocking vessel with approximate following characteristics: length overall: 399 ft; beam, extreme: 84 ft; draft full load 32 ft; displacement 12,844 LT. This procurement will be issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program; all responsible offerors may submit bids which will be considered by the agency. Additional Notice for Woman Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has programs to assist minority, woman-owned and disadvantaged 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. For further information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See Note 26. (0163)

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