Commander, USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (VPL), Bldg 400, Section M, Room 209, Governors Island, NY 10004-5085

J -- DRYDOCK REPAIR USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904) Sol DTCG80-96-B-3FA800, Due 032696, contact Mr. Douglas G. Landau, Contract Specialist, (212) 668-3374, Mr. Douglas G. Landau, Contract Officer, (212) 668-3374. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform drydock repairs and vessel maintenance including but not limited to the following minimum items: (1) service both onboard controllable pitch propeller systems, (2) remove, inspect and reinstall propeller shaft, (3) remove, inspect, and reinstall intermediate shaft, (4) overhaul stern tube seals, (5) strain gage alignment inspections, (6) preserve the transducer hull rings and renew the depth indicating transducers, (7) preserve the transducer hull ring/renew DSN-450 doppler speed log transducer, (8) overhaul renew and test valves, (9) inspect valves in-place, (10) service radder assemblies, (11) renew fin stabilizer seals and bearings, (12) renew fin shaft sleeve, (13) overhaul anchor(s) and anchor chain(s), (14) preserve chain lockers and sump, (15) clean and inspect diesel fuel jp-5 fuel and lube oil tanks, (16) preserve underwater body, (17) clean and inspect voids and ballast tanks, (18) clean and inspect sewage and grey water collection and holding tank(s), (19) provide temporary logistics, (20) routine drydocking, (21) renew shell plating and framing, (22) preserve freeboard, (23) preserve superstructure. Indefinite items include but are not limited to the following: (1) preserve underwater body condition A126 sq ft, (2) condition A entire u/w body, (3) condition B1260 sq ft, (4) additional temporary logistics, (5) renew port and starboard stern tubes. Vessel homeport is Portsmouth, VA. vessel length is 270 ft. vessel availability schedule is 27 May 1996 for 49 days. All referenced documents are available for viewing at building 400N, Governors Island, NY. There will be a non-refundable charge required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard in the amount of $100.00 for requested drawings and publications. The proposed contract listed here is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program - plans and specifications will be issued on or after 23 Feb 1996. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (037)

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