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V -- CHARTER SERVICES IN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, ALASKA SOL 14488716097B002 DUE 042297 POC Contract Specialist, SHERI' A. DELLA SILVA, (907)786-3436 The United States Geological Service (USGS) is interested in chartering a seaworthly vessel for a total of 34 days. The area of operation will be Western Prince William Sound and the charter will be divided into three separate legs using approximate dates from the following schedule: Leg One originates in Seward, Alaska, on May 31, 1997, and ends in Whitter, Alaska, on June 10, 1997. Leg Two originates in Whitter, Alaska, on June 17, 1997 and ends in Whitter, Alaska, on June 27, 1997. Leg Three originates in Whitter, Alaska, on July 16, 1997 and ends in Seward, Alaska, on July 27, 1997. The charter vessel will provide transportation and support for eighteen people. (0044)

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