Commander (VPL), USCG MLC (Pacific), Naval Engineering Division, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DRYDOCK & REPAIR OF USCGC MELLON (WHEC 717) SOL DTCG85-98-b-625M33 DUE 051498 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer at (510) 437-3988 or FAX: (510) 437-3392 The U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance & Logistics Command, Pacific in Alameda, CA proposes to contract for the Drydock and Repair of USCGC MELLON, a 378' high endurance cutter, homeported in Seattle, WA. All work will be performed during the period of 6 July through 14 August 1998 (6 weeks), at a facility capable of drydocking the cutter. Work items include, Drydocking, temporary services, rope guard and fairwater renewal, underwater body inspection, starboard shell plate repairs, main gas turbine lube oil cooler installation, propulsion shaft mechanical seal renewal, cpp system maintenance, asw piping renewal, heat exchangere overhaul, evaporator overhaul, bow prop hydraulic accumulators inspect, rudder and rudder stock maintenance, anchor windlass brake overhaul, ground tackle overhaul, freeboard preservation, mast preservation, forward vacuum sewage line cleaning, warping capstan brake upgrade, underwater body preservation and potable water tank preservation. In accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program, an Invitation For Bid (IFB) will be issued around 14 April 1998. For Women-Owned and Disadvantage Business Enterprises, The Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterpriese to acquire short-term worrking capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at the prime interest rates to provide accoutns receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further inforamtion and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above**** (0078)

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