The United States Coast Guard Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific in Oakland, California, proposes to contract for the Drydock and Repair of USCGC MELLON (WHEC 717), a 378-foot high endurance cutter, home moorage of Seattle, Washington. Work will be accomplished at the contractor’s facility, which must be certified in accordance with MLCPAC Standard Specification 997, during the period of 30 August through 25 October 2006. Work may include, but is not limited to the following: Production Gantt Bar Chart Provide; Hull Plating Renewal; Hull Plating, Underwater Body Inspect; Hull Plating, Underwater Body Ultrasonic Testing; Appendages (Underwater) Leak Test; Appendages (Underwater) Preserve, Internal; Propulsion Shaft Fairwaters and Rope Guards Inspect and Repair; Voids (Non-Accessible) Preserve, Internal; Tanks (Hydraulic Oil Storage & Service) Clean and Inspect; Tanks (MP Fuel Service) Clean and Inspect; Tanks (MP Fuel Stowage & Overflow) Clean and Inspect; Tanks (Lube Oil Stowage & Service) Clean and Inspect; Propulsion Shaft Coating Inspect & Test; Propulsion Shaft Seals (Mechanical) Inspect and Clean; Propulsion Shaft Bearings (External) Check Clearances; Controllable Pitch Propeller System General Maintenance; Hubs General Maintenance; Propeller Clean and Inspect; Main Diesel Engine Exhaust Stack Uptakes Commercial Clean; SSDG Exhaust Stack Uptakes Commercial Clean; SSDG Vibration Mount Renewal; Fathometer Transducers General Maintenance; Sea Strainers (All Sizes) Overhaul; Sea Valve (<=2.5 Inches) Renewal; Sea Valve (>2.5 Inches) Overhaul; Potable Water Pneumatic Tank Relief Valves Renew; Steam Safety and Relief Valves Overhaul Test and Set; Rudder Stock Bearings Check Clearances; Rudders Inspect and Repair; Thruster Unit (General) Overhaul; Thruster Unit Hydraulic Accumulators Inspect and Hydro Test; Port Anchor Windlass (Gen) Level 2 Inspect and Repair; Starboard Anchor Windlass and Gearbox Inspect and Repair; Anchor Chain and Ground Tackle Inspect and Repair; Single Point Davit (Gen) Level 2 Inspect & Test; Hull Plating, Underwater Body Preserve, Partial; Rudders (Exterior) Preserve; Cathodic Protection, Zinc Anode Renewal; Ammunition Hoists & Elevators (Gen) Level 1 Inspect & Tests; Temporary Services, Drydock Provide; Sea Trials; Drydocking Accomplish; Appendages (Underwater) Air Test; Tanks (Potable Water) Clean and Inspect; Propulsion Shaft Coating Renewal; Renew Propeller Hub; Fwd Sewage Bilge Preservation; Hull Plating, Freeboard Preserve. On or before 29 May 2006, a Total Small Business Set-aside Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be available electronically at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Only certified small business contractors meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-14 may submit a proposal. The NAICS code assigned to this procurement will be 336611 with a size standard of less than 1,000 employees. The solicitation, specifications and other pertinent information will be posted at www.fedbizopps. In order to open and download the specifications offerors must be registered at www.FedTeds.gov. Offerors are encouraged to register immediately as authorization to access the documents may take up to 48 hours from the time of registration. Drawings may be requested through FedTeds; other requests for drawings will not be entertained.

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