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J -- DRYDOCK AND REPAIR NOAA SHIP RONALD H. BROWN SOL 51-EANA-0-00001 DUE 111099 POC Ingrid L. Sparger (757) 441-6562 E-MAIL: William.D.Privott@noaa.gov, Ingrid.L.Sparger@noaa.gov. Drydock and Repair of NOAA Ship RONALD H. BROWN to be performed at the contractor's facility. Performance period to commence approximately December 15, 1999, and shall be completed on or before February 15, 2000 (62 calendar days). Vessels homeport is Charleston, South Carolina. Foreseeable costs will be calculated from San Diego, CA to San Diego, Ca. Basic Contract Items will include Sea Valve Overhaul, Propulsion Thruster Inspections, propeller Seal Renewals, Engine Top End Overhaul Underwater Body Coating, and others. In addition there will be 6 option items such as Aft Pilot House and Radio Room Drop Ceiling Removal, Deck Sockets Installation, Bow Thruster Room Exhaust Fan Installation and more. Vessel will be available for inspection on October 26, 1999, at the Pacific Marine Center in Seattle, WA. Characteristics of NOAA Ship RONALD H. BROWN: length overall -- 274 feet; beam (moulded) -- 52 feet 6 inches; draft (navigational) -- 19 feet; Displacement (FL) -- 3250 LT; Displacement (LS)—2100 LT; Gross Tonnage -- 3180G.T.; depth to main deck -- 26 feet 6 inches; Speed Sustained -- 12 knots. 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. Telephone requests will not be honored. Requests for copies of this solicitation may be faxed to (757) 441-6562. Posted 08/20/99 (W-SN370675). (0232)

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