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19 -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR NOAA SHIP ALBATROSS IV SOL 51EANA600142 DUE 101096. Contact Ingrid Sparger, 757/441-6562/Contracting Officer, William D. Privott, 757/441-6561. Dockside Repair - NOAA Ship ALBATROSS IV, to be performed at the National Marine Fisheries in Woods Hole, MA. Performance period to commence approximately November 14, 1996, and shall be completed on or before December 18, 1996. Basic contract items will include Stateroom Renovations; Port Light Well Inspection and Repairs; Seawater Piping Repairs; Water-tight Hatch Renewal and Repairs; and others. In addition there will be one option item, Rescue Boat and Davit Installation. Vessel will be available for inspection September 27, 1996, at the National Marine Fisheries Service in Woods Hole, MA. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Copies of the solicitation will be provided in response to written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor. Telephone requests will not be honored. Requests for copies of this solicitation may be faxed to (804) 441-3786. Numbered Notes 1 and 26 apply. (242)

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