J -- USCGC KINGFISHER (WPB-87322) DRYDOCK

The United States Coast Guard is considering whether or not to set aside an acquisition for Hubzone Small Business Set-Aside or Small Business Set-Aside concerns. The estimated value of this procurement is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. The small business size standard is less than 1,000 employees. The acquisition is for DRYDOCK repairs to the USCGC KINGFISHER (WPB-87322). The homepier is Mayport, FL. All work will be performed at the contractor's facility. The performance period will be 42 days with a start date of July 6, 2004. The scope of the acquisition is for dry docking, repairing and renewal of various items aboard the USCGC KINGFISHER (WPB-87322). This work will include, but is not limited to: welding repairs; clean fuel and waste oil tanks; clean sewage and grey water collection tanks; realign main engine/reduction gear; remove, inspect and reinstall propeller shafts; straighten shaft; renew water-lubricated shaft bearings; remove, inspect and reinstall propellers; perform minor repair and recondition of propeller; preserve transducer hull rings; overhaul and renew valves; remove, inspect, and reinstall rudder assemblies; preserve RIB wet notch deck and stern door interior surface; preserve underwater body; preserve freeboard; modify and renew cathodic protection system; provide temporary berthing; provide temporary logistics; and routine drydocking. Provide logistics to vessel that are affected during drydocking such as protective deck covering material, storage, lights, power, telephones, toilets and showers. Trained welders who have been certified by the applicable regulatory code performance qualification procedures, shall accomplish all welding and brazing. The following Geographic Restrictions applies to the vessel: Restricted from Brownsville, TX to Shallottee Inlet, NC. At the present time, this acquisition is expected to be issued small business set-aside. However, in accordance with FAR 19.1305, if your firm is HUBZone certified or in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b)(1), if your firm is a Small Business and intends to submit an offer on this acquisition, please respond by e-mail to contact@example.gov or by FAX +1 (555) 000-0000. In response, please include the following: (a) a positive statement of your intent to submit a bid for this solicitation as a prime contractor; (b) evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, points of contact and phone numbers; and (c) past performance references with point of contact and phone numbers. At least two references are requested but more are desirable. Your response is required by February 10, 2004. All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on a HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside or a Small Business Set Aside. Failure to submit all information requested may result in an unrestricted acquisition. A decision on whether this will be pursued as HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside or Small Business Set-Aside or on an unrestricted basis will be posted on the FedBizOps website at http://www.eps.gov.