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V -- LEASE OF TWO (2) FORD EXPEDITIONS SOL NFFC4000700087 DUE 082197 POC Sheila Anderson, (816)426-7267, ext. 240 The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, has a requirement to lease two (2) Ford manufacturer Expeditions for the National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Enforcement located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The lease of the vehicles is to be for three (3) years (a basic period with two option years). Requirements for the Ford Expeditions is as follows: Model XLT, with package 684-A; 4X4 dimensions; towing package to include 4.6L V8/4 speed automatic transmission; 4.6L V8/4 speed automatic powertrain overdrive; and a 4.6 liter SEFI V8 engine. Exterior color: Silver frost clearcoat metallic. Interior trim colors: medium graphite. The desired delivery time of the vehicles is on or before October 1, 1997. Requests for Quotation packages will be available on August 11, 1997. Requests must be in writing. Faxed requests will be accepted at (816)426-7530. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. SIC code 7515 applies. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered by this quotes are due by COB August 21, 1997. (0200)

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