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B -- DEVELOP AND BUILD A PULSE-POWERED SYSTEM SOL 52ABNF-7-00039 DUE 020797 POC For a copy of the solicitation, call Klint Demetrio at 206-526-4499. For further information, call Contract Specialist Sharon Kent at 206-526-6035. Request for the package may be sent by fax to 206-526-6025. Develop and build a practical pulsed-power system similar to Pulse Powered Technologies Inc. Model 400B, but downsized, and test the system's potential effectiveness at deterring sea lions in the Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessel (CPFV) fleet in California. Phase I -- Develop two prototype units. Phase II -- Establish safety zones to minimize the potential that marine mammals will be seriously injured. Phase III -- Gather empirical data to evaluate the appropriateness of safety zones in Phase II. Phase IV -- Design a rigorous experiment protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of the system on deterring California sea lions from interacting with CPFV operations. Phase V -- Implement the experimental protocols designed in Phase IV on CPFVs in the waters of California. Period of performance may be approximately 3 months after date of contract award. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0352)

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