U. S. Department of Commerce, Attn: Penny S. Parker, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000

20 -- REFURBISH ONE 10-METER DIAMETER DISCUS BUOY SOL 51-QANW-8-00201 DUE 010598 POC Penny S. Parker, Contracting Officer. Telephone (228) 688-1705, fax (228) 688-3153. The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) is soliciting bids for the refurbishment of one (1) 10-meter buoy hull. Vendor to provide all necessary management, labor and material to overhaul one (1) 10-meter discus buoy. The general scope of work includes drydocking and launching the buoy; conducting required inspections followed by submitting Condition Reports, and repair proposals for mechanical overhaul and refurbishment; and surface preparation and painting of the buoy hull, superstructure, and interior compartments. Vendor will provide towing to and from the vendor facility. Buoy will be pricked up from and returned to the United States Coast Guard Pier, Terminal Island, California. The entire refurbishment expected to last 40 to 45 days. This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Estimated issuance of IFB is December 4, 1997 with Bids due 30 days after issuance. Firm Fixed Price contract. Site visit is required prior to award. Bid packages may be requested by fax at (228) 688-3153 or by mail from Penny S. Parker at the address above. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Award of this contract is subject to Availability of Funds. (0322)

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