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20 -- WATER ACOUSTIC RELEASES POC Richard C. Schwaberow, Contracting Officer, (650) 329-4171 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Sacramento Region, California, intends to place on a sole-source basis, a purchase order with Benthos of N. Falmouth, Ma. This purchase order is for the Model 875 Shallow water/water acoustic releases (14 each). This purchase order is issued for compatibility purposes since the USGS has this particular item currently in use. No RFQ will be issued for this solicitation. Point of Contact for Technical Support is: Jon Burau (916) 278-3127 (0248)

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