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J -- DRYDOCK AND REPAIR NOAA SHIP ALBATROSS IV SOL 52-EANA-9-00002 DUE 103098 POC Ingrid L. Sparger (757) 441-6562 E-MAIL: William.D.Privott@noaa.gov, Ingrid.L.Sparger@noaa.gov. Drydock and Repair NOAA SHip ALBATROSS IV to be performed at the contractor's facility. Performance period to commence approximately 12 November 1998 and shall be completed within 41 calendar days thereafter. Ship's transit time to and from the contractor's facility is included in the specified performance period. The requirement consists of 26 basic items plus option items. Basic items include such items as valve overhaul and test; underwater body coating maintenance system; Bow thruster; CP Propeller and tailshaft; window replacement; structural steel repair; and others. Option items will include galley cabinets and center isle modifications; watertight door replacement; HVAC cleaning; and others. Vessel will be made available for inspection on October 17, 1998 at the Northeast Marine Support FAcility, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, Ma. Characteristics of NOAA Ship ALBATROSS IV: Length Overall -- 187 feet; Beam (Molded) -- 33 feet; Propulsion -- single screw, CPP, CAT D379 diesels; ElectricalSystem -- 3 CAT SSDG's 215 KW 440VAC, 3Phase ; Crew size -- 23. all responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Copies of the solicitation will be provided in response to written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor. Telelphobne requests will not be honored. Requests for copies of this RFP may be faxed to (757) 441-3786. Numbered Note 26 applies. Posted 09/28/98 (W-SN255332). (0271)

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