Commander (vpl), USCG, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS -- USCGC MOHAWK (WMEC-913) SOL DTCG80-99-B-3FC950 DUE 100698 POC Contact Ms. Kay Griffin, Contract Specialist (757) 628-4646 or Mr. Michael E. Monahan, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4639 Provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform routine Dockside Vessel Maintenance including, but not limited to, the following Minimum Items: 1) Repair Damaged Transom & Starboard Sections. 2) Renew Plating on Top of Pilot House. 3) Renew Doors. 4) Clean and Inspect Excess Steam Condensers. 5) Remove and Renew Stuffing Tubes. 6) Renew Ventilation Ductwork and Filter Housing. 7) Renew HVAC Unit. 8) Overhaul and Test Manifold and Valves. 9) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel and JP-5 Fuel Tanks. 10) Overhaul Ship's Whistle System and Realign Pull Cable. 11) Renew Fin Pumps. 12) Overhaul Warping Capstan Assembly and Relocate Connection Box. 13) Overhaul Hanger Drive Mechanisms and Hanger Door. 14) Preserve Ballast Tanks. 15) Preserve Potable Water Tanks. 16) Renew Deck Coaming. 17) Renew Deck Coverings. 18) Galley Renovation. 19) Modify Laundry Bulkhead. 20. Provide Temporary Logistics. Indefinite Items include: 1) Minor Coating Repairs to Tanks. 2) Additional Temporary Logistics. The vessel's homeport is Key West, FL. Vessel length is 270 foot, Medium Endurance Cutter. Vessel availability schedule is 14 December 1998 for fifty-three days. The place of performance for this vessel is its home pier in Key West, FL. 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 funds are not presently available for this procurement. The government's obligation under this solicitation is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contractual purposes can be made. The proposed contract listed here is a part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 2 September 1998. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business 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 $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See Note(s): 26. Posted 08/12/98 (I-SN235978). (0224)

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