J--For environmental remediations and sink preparations of the ex-Oriskany(CV-34).

The contract involves awarding a sole source agreement to Resolve/Esco, a joint venture based in Port Everglades, Florida, for performing environmental remediation and tow services related to the ex-Oriskany (CV-34) aircraft carrier. The vessel will be towed from Beaumont, Texas to Pensacola, Florida, where it will undergo environmental remediation and preparations for sinking. The work is scheduled to take place from January 2006 through May 2006. This initiative is overseen by the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath, under the Department of Defense's Supply of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair office. No costs will be reimbursed for submitting information in response to this announcement, and interested parties can direct inquiries in writing to Meryl Reese, Contract Specialist, at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding office in Bath, Maine. Contact information including phone, fax, and email is provided for further communication. The solicitation number for this presolicitation opportunity is N6278605R2006, and it highlights the Department of Defense’s efforts in ensuring proper environmental handling and safe disposal of naval vessels.