Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main Str., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR OF THE USCGC LAUREL (WLB-291) SOL DTCG80-97-B-3FA742 DUE 011697 POC Contact Mr. Jerry Hendricks, Contract Specialist 757-628-4647 Provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform dockside repairs including, but not limited to the following Minimum Items: 1) Renew Watertight Door. 2) Renew Thrust Bearing & Propulsion Shaft Seal. 3) Clean and Inspect Heat Exchanger & Provide New Expansion Tanks. 4) Renew Supply ventilation System. 5) Install Deck Drains. 6) Inspect, Overhaul, Test Weight Handling Equipment. 7) Overhaul Anchor Windlass Assembly. 8) Overhaul Warping Capstan Assembly. 9) Overhaul & Weight Test Shipboard Davit Crane. 10) Overhaul & Test Duel Point Boat Davit. 11) Hydroblast Clean Sewage Piping. 12) Relocate Pad Eyes. 13) Preserve Buoy Deck. 14) Renew Deck Covering. 15) Provide Temporary Logistics. Indefinite Items Included, but not limited to the following: 1) Welding Repairs. 2) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel Oil Tanks. 3) Minor Coating Repair. Vessel's homeport is Mayport, FL. Vessel length is 180 Foot ''S'' Class Sea Going Buoy Tender. Vessel availability schedule is 03 Mar 1997 for (35) days. The place of performance for this vessel is not geographically restricted. There will be a non-refundable charge of $100.00 required in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the U. S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. All other referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. The proposed contract listed here is a part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 18 Dec 96. 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 disadvantage 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 (STPL) and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (0331)

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