Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Purchasing & Contracts Branch, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

48 -- MULTIYEAR CONTRACT FOR HYDRAULIC OPERATORS SOL CNC-82122-LJ-29 DUE 060697 POC Berta Hollenberger, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4679, Ernest B. Hickman, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4075 For Locks Rising Stem Valves in accordance with PCC specifications. Qty.: 116 units to be delivered CIF Destination Panama Canal Commission, Locks Division, Pedro Miguel Locks, Republic of Panama, as follows: 8 units, Aug. 1998; 8 units, Sept. 1998, 8 units, Oct. 1998; 12 units Sept. 1999, 12 units, Sept. 2000; 12 units, Oct. 2000; 20 units, Sept. 2001; 20 units, Sept. 2002; and 16 units, Sept. 2003. There is an option to purchase 36 additional units to be exercised between Oct. 2001 and Sept. 2002 with deliveries between October 2001 and September 2004. When requesting solicitation state your name, address, facsimile number and the solicitation number. Requests will be accepted by Facsimile at 011-507-7661. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Commission. See numbered Notes 12 and 26. (0128)

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