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

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS USCGC DILIGENCE (WMEC-616) SOL DTCG80-97-B-3FA774 DUE 032097 POC Contact Mr. Jay Snyder, Contract Specialist (757) 628-4642 or Mr. Kevin Brumfiel, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4635 Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform dockside repairs including but not limited to the following minimum items: (1) Renew Port Bridgewing Plating, (2) Renew Line Up Lights, (3) Overhaul Vaneaxial Fans, (4) Replace Reach Rod for WTC 3-108-2, (5) Clean Ventilation Systems, (6) Refrigeration System Repair, (7) Overhaul and Test Boiler Valves, (8) Overhaul and Test JP-5 and Potable Water Valves, (9) Overhaul and Test Ballast Valve Manifold, (10) Clean and Inspect Evaporator, (11) Inspect and Overhaul Steering Gear, (12) Overhaul Anchor Windlass Assembly, (13) Anchor(s) and Anchor Chains(s) Overhaul, (14) Overhaul Warping Capstan Assembly, (15) Shipboard Davit Crane, Renew and Modify Hydraulic System (Allied Marine Crane-Model Davit 5000), (16) Erect Mast Staging, (17) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel, JP-5 Fuel and Lube Oil Tanks. (18) Renew Port and STB Anchor Plating, (19) Renew Deck Covering (Crew's Berthing), (20) Install Thermal Insulation in Various Compartments (Shipalt 210-B-0004). Indefinite items include but are not limited to the following: (1) Welding Repairs, (2) Ultrasonic Testing. Vessel availability schedule is 29 April 1997 for 56 days. Vessel is a 210 Foot Class Medium Endurance Cutter. This availability will be performed at the homepier in Wilmington, NC. All referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. A charge of $100.00 is required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. All business, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for the subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 18 Feb 97. All responsible sources may may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. "This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500.000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169). For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above." (0027)

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