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66 -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE SIMRAD SOUNDER SYSTEM SOL WASC-6-1302 DUE 070196 POC For further information, contact Purchasing Agent Randall Brown at 206-526-6226. FAX number 206-526-6025. 66 -- Notice of intent to purchase Simrad EK500 Scientific Sounder System without transceiver board. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has standardized on Simrad echo sounders for its field survey work. NMFS requires a portable version of the Simrad echo sounder and requires a version without transceiver board. NOAA will purchase a Simrad to be compatible with existing equipment and will also use an existing transceiver card in new unit. This is a small purchase action. (0166)

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