Commander (VPL), MLCPAC, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- IN-WATER PROPELLER BLADE STRAIGHTENING POC Linda Nanbu, (510) 437-3390, FAX (510) 437-3392 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via E-Mail, lnanbu@d11.uscg.mil. The U. S. Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific is seeking qualified sources possessing a demonstrated in-water capability to correct or otherwise mitigate the adverse affects of blade tip bends on large propeller blades (machine castings of ASTM CA6NM stainless steel). Coast Guard Icebreaker POLAR STAR sustained blade tip bends on one of its 3 controllable pitch propellers (CPPs). Repair involves three of the four blades (cast ASTM CA6NM stainless steel -- tensile strength of 110 ksi and yield point of 80 ksi) installed on Escher Wyss CPP hub (4 bladed propeller with overall diameter of 16 feet). Degree of blade bends varies from approximately 60 to 90 degrees. The blades are not readily detachable; the repairs must be performed while the ship remains waterborne. Interested contractors able to perform these repairs are asked to provide documentation/references which demonstrate their experience and ability to perform such in water repairs. This notice is solely for the purpose of developing a list of qualified sources and does not announce a requirement. Qualified sources responding to this sources sought notice will be added to the bidders list for a Request for Quotations which will be issued at a future date. Provided requested information to not later than 15 days after publication of this notice in Commerce Business Daily to Linda Nanbu at (510) 437-3390, FAX (510) 437-3392, E-Mail lnanbu@d11.uscg.mil. (0041)

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