U. S. Department of Commerce, Attn: Sandra J. Mueller, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000.

66 -- MK27 GYROCOMPASS. SOL RFQ 40-QANW-7-00107. DUE 042097 POC Sandra J. Mueller, (601) 688-1706. National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) intends to negotiate only with Sperry Marine of Harvey, Louisiana, for the purchase of one each of their Model MK27 Gyrocompass consisting of a 1884068-8 Master Compass, T96110 Cable, 1884066-1 electronic control unit and a JA17-3507 technical manual. Sperry Marine is the only known source for the Model 27 or equal which meets NDBC's standards of accuracy, reliability, stability and transportability. NDBC transports gyrocompasses to different locations for bouy spinning in the field. FOB Destination. Delivery 30 days after receipt of order. See Note 22. (0056)

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