J -- USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189) Overhaul/Drydocking

45 Day Availability at contractor's facility, open to East and Gulf Coasts for USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-189) starting on/about 28 October 2003. Major items: 1. Ballast Tank Preservation; 2. Pump Room Bilge Preservation; 3. Salt Water Ballast Tank Ventline Repair; 4. PTO Bearing Lube Oil System T-ALT 0669; 5. Laundry Steam Crossover T-ALT; 6. Main Engine Repairs; 7. Propellor Hub Renewal; and 8. Rudder Stock Packing. A responsible offeror shall be considered eligible if the offeror holds a previously executed Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) prior to award of the contract. Interested parties will be able to download the solicitation from the internet at www.msc.navy.mil. Once in the MSC web page select contract, then active request for proposals. Solicitation issue date on/about 20 June 2003.