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

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS TO THE USCGC KATHERINE WALKER (WLM-522) SOL DTCG80-98-B-3FC812 DUE 043098 POC Contact Ms. Gail McDaniel, Contract Specialist (757) 628-4649 Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform dockside repairs including, but not limited to, the following Minimum Items: (1) Modify Deck Plating in Machine Shop, Potable Water Equipment Room, and Engineer Store Room, (2) Renew Hatches, (3) Clean, Inspect, and Disinfect Potable Water Tanks, (4) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel Tanks, (5) Inspect Forward and Aft Chain Stoppers, (6) Inspect and Preserve Chain Winch and Winch Foundation, (7) Inspect Four Cross Deck Winches, (8) Inspect and Test Allied Davit, (9) Inspect and Test Appleton Crane, (10) Install Sewage Flushing Valves, (11) Clean and Inspect Sewage and Grey Water Collection and Holding Tank, (12) Modify Grey Water Tank Fill Piping, (13) Test and Inspect Flush Pad Eyes, (14) Clean and Inspect Void and Ballast Tanks, (15) Provide Temporary Messing, (16) Install Insulation on Display Table, (17) Provide Temporary Logistics. Indefinite Items include: (1) Welding Repairs, (2) Minor Coating Repairs, (3) Provide Additional Temporary Messing and Temporary Logistics. Vessel's homeport is Bayonne, NJ. There is no geographical restriction. Vessel's availability schedule is 06 JULY 1998 for 28 calendar days. Vessel is a 175 Foot Class Coastal Buoy Tender. There will be a nonrefundable 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 part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 30 March 1998. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. Numbered Note 26 applies. (0071)

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