Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Code 0242W, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

P -- DIVING AND DIVING RELATED SERVICES SOL N00024-96-R-4227 POC 0242W, W. Nedbal, 703-602-0202. In order to ensure uninterrupted availability of services during competitive reprocurement, the Navy will be issuing a ''bridge'' contract extension to its Diving and Diving-Related Services Contract N00024-90-D-4024 with Oceaneering International, Inc., 501 Prince George's Boulevard, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The services involve underwater maintenance on ship hulls, dry and wet welding, salvage assistance, and saturation diving, on an as-needed basis. Approximate annual contract value is $2.5M. The extension will be on a sole-source basis and for a twelve-month period commencing 20 July 1996 and ending 19 July 1997, or upon award of the successor contract. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0170)

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