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 MARCUS HANNA (WLM-554) SOL DTCG80-98-B-3FC896 DUE 081198 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, (2) Renew Hatch, (3) Clean Gaylord and Laundry Ventilation Ducting, (4) Clean, Inspect, and Disinfect Potable Water Tanks, (5) Inspect Hydraulic Chain Stoppers, (6) Inspect Mechanical Chain Stoppers, (7) Inspect Hydraulic Griping System, (8) Level One Inspection of Chain Inhaul Device, (9) Inspect Four Cross Deck Winches, (10) Inspect and Test Allied Davit, (11) Inspect and Test Appleton Crane, (12) Modify Grey Water Tank Fill Piping, (13) Sewage Vent Relocation, (14) Inspect and Test Pad Eyes and Links, (15) Clean and Inspect Sewage and Grey Water Collection and Holding Tanks, (16) Provide Temporary Logistics. Indefinite Items include: (1) Welding Repairs, (2) Minor Coating Repairs, (3) Provide Additional Temporary Logistics. Vessel's homeport is Portland, ME. There is no geographical restriction. Vessel's availability schedule is 05 October 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 13 July 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. (0174)

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