Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (vpl), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command -- Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS TO THE USCGC PADRE (WPB-1328) SOL DTCG80-B-00-3FCK33 DUE 080100 POC Louis Romano, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)628-4651, Fax (757)628-4676, Email lromano@mlca.uscg.mil -- Vanessa Nemara, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 757-628-4634, Fax 757-628-4674, Email VNemara@MLCA.USCG.MIL WEB: J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS TO THE USCGC PADRE (WPB-1328), http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=DTCG80-B-00-3 FCK33&LocID=497. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform drydock repairs including but not limited to the following Base Items: (1) Inspect Bulkhead Plating between Engine Room and Aft Berthing Compartment, (2) Inspect Skeg Top Plate, (3) Remove and Dispose of Fuel, (4) Clean and Inspect Fuel and Waste Oil Tanks, (5) Clean and Inspect Potable Water Tanks, (6) Clean and Inspect Forward Void, (7) Clean and Inspect Sewage and Grey Water Collection and Holding Tanks, (8) Renew Forward Peak Hatch, (9) Remove, Inspect and Reinstall Propeller Shafts, (10) Renew Water Lubricated Propeller Shaft Bearings, (11) Remove and Reinstall Propellers, (12) Inspect MDE Exhaust System, (13) Improve Ship_s Ventilation, (14) Overhaul, Renew and Test Valves, (15) Inspect and Overhaul Duplex Sea Strainers, (16) Remove and Reinstall Rudders, (17) Overhaul Stabilizing Fins, (18) Preserve Forepeak Compartment, (19) Preserve Weather Decks, (20) Preserve Aluminum Mast, (21) Inspect and Maintain Cathodic Protection System, (22) Provide Temporary Messing, (23) Provide Temporary Berthing, (24) Provide Temporary Logistics, (25) Routine Drydocking, (26) GFP Report. Optional Items include but are not limited to the following: (1) Welding Repairs, (2) Renew Skeg Top Plate, (3) Preserve Potable Water Tank, (4) Remove and Fabricate, Fit and Install Bronze Sleeve, (5) Renew Rudder Bearings, (6) Preserve Underwater Body, (7) Provide Additional Temporary Messing, (8) Provide Additional Temporary Berthing, (9) Ultrasonic Testing, (10) Composite Labor, (11) Laydays. The vessel is a 110 Foot _B_ Class Patrol Boat. Vessel_s homeport is located in Key West, FL. The performance period for this vessel is forty-two (42) calendar days, beginning on or about 25 September 2000. All referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA. A non-refundable charge of $150.00 may be required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. Drawings are also available, free of charge, on CD-ROM. For more information about CD-ROM drawings, contact the Contracting Officials listed above. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for the subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 30 June 2000. 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 Officials listed above. See Numbered Note 26. Posted 05/25/00 (A-SN458943). (0146)

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