J -- USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) Regular Overhaul

30 Day Availability for USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201)beginning on/or about 17 November 2003. Major items: 1)Preservations of various steel structures/stanchions on the weather decks; 2)Remove/Preserve/Reinstall 01 Level Expansion Joints; 3)Provide industrial assistance in repairing/testing of the Port and Starboard Main Propulsion Engines; 4) Overhaul/Test No. 3 A/C Compressor; 5) Overhaul Ballast and Firemain Valves; 6) Annual USCG/ABS inspection of Fixed/Semi-Fixed Firefighting Systems; 7) Annual USCG/ABS inspection of Life and Rescue Boats; and 8) Annual inspection of SCBA Compressor and associated equipment. A responsible offeror shall be considered eligible if the offeror holds a previously executed Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR)/Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) prior to the award of the contract. Interested parties will be able to download the solicitation from the internet at http:\\Procurement.MSC.Navy.Mil.