U. S. Department of Commerce, Attn: Penny S. Parker, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000.

66 -- ELECTRONIC MAGNETIC COMPASS. SOL RFP No. 50-QANW-5-00912. DUE 082095 POC Penny S. Parker, 601-688-1705. NDBC intends to purchase 60 each digital heading sensors with universal interface card and 45 degree tilt coil (Model Autocomp 1000s) from KVH Industries, Inc., Middletown, RI; the only known manufacturer to meet NDBC's requirements. Electronic magnetic compasses to provide direction reference for anemometers. The compasses must have a special serial data output format known as ''N+1'' and will be used in the harsh marine environment. Standard one-year warranty, 90 day delivery, FOB Destination. See Note 22. (0121)

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