U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS NOAA SHIP TOWNSEND CROMWELL SOL 51ABNA000019 DUE 111699 POC POC: Abram Vinikoor,(206)526-4395, for copy of solicitation call (206) 526-6425 Drydocking of the 163', 700 Ton research vessel TOWNSEND CROMWELL. ABS Load Line inspection including hull gaging and inspection of all tanks. Range and gage anchor chain. CPP Hub modifications and rebuild. Main Propelling shaft sleeve, bearing and covering replacement. Underwater body cleaning, paint removal and recoating. Air Conditioning Compressor and receiver replacement. Bow thruster mechanical drive overhaul. Valve and piping repairs. Performance period will begin 12/08/99 in Honolulu, HI and end 01/28/00 in Honolulu. Government is willing to move ship to another location but forseeable cost of movement will be part of the bid evaluation. Ship available for inspection in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 5, 1999. Posted 09/30/99 (W-SN386843). (0273)

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