TS FREEDOM STAR 2016 Work Package

Added: Aug 30, 2016 3:40 pm The Maritime Administration's Division of Atlantic Operations will solicit quotes for performing a work package for the TS FREEDOM STAR consisting of the following items: manufacture and install stern thruster vent duct extension; perform the scheduled annual maintenance on the gyrocompass; install a new section of piping to the emergency bilge pump; accomplish annual ABS / USCG servicing and recertification of 4 VIKING Model 25DK+ life rafts; Annual Fire Fighting and Safety Equipment inspections/certifications; perform exhaust fan refurbishment; test air receiver relief valves; renew thermal insulation sheathing; perform annual radio survey; remove doubler plating and insert new steel deck piece; replace old galley refrigerator compressor; and replace steering gear hydraulic hoses.

All work shall be performed at the T.S. FREEDOM STAR pier located at the Harry Lundeberg Seamanship School at 45353 Saint Georges Avenue, Piney Point, Maryland 20674-0075.  The ship shall be available for work performance on or about October 01, 2016 with a completion date no later than October 31, 2016.

SHIP CHECK - SITE VISIT

A pre-quote conference and site visit will be conducted onboard the T.S. FREEDOM STAR Thursday, September 08, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. POC: Mr. Tim McGeein, Marine Surveyor, phone 757‐322-5811 or cell 202-617-6912; email: Timothy.McGeein@dot.gov, or Ms. Monique R. Leake, Contracting Officer, phone 757‐322‐5820; Monique.Leake@dot.gov.
 

Failure of a prospective quoter to submit any questions or to attend the site visit will be construed to mean that the quoter fully understands all requirements of the solicitation. Prospective quoters are advised that the site visit will be held solely to allow quoters an opportunity to gain the best possible understanding of the working environment and specific work items to be addressed under contract in order that they may prepare an accurate and complete price quote. All prospective quoters are advised that at the conclusion of the site visit, unless this solicitation is amended in writing, it will remain unchanged and, that if an Amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of any such amendment shall be applicable.

A complete solicitation package (Request for Quotations) is expected to be available on the Federal Business Opportunities website on or before September 5, 2016.

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 $750,000 with interest at the prime rate, as published daily in the Wall Street Journal, plus 1.75 percent. For further information, call (800) 532-1169 or e-mail stlpinfo@dot.gov.