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J -- TUNNEL BOW THRUSTER ABOARD NOAA SHIP OREGON II. SOL WASC-7-1852 DUE 091597 POC Bernice Robinson (Voice) (206)526-6043 (Fax) (206)526-6025. Sources sought for the Tunnel Bow Thruster on the NOAA SHIP OREGON II for two (2) days of technical assistance by an OEM authorized technical representative(s) for the mechanical systems, such as the bow thruster gear box, and the electrical system during installation of the bow thruster. The technical representative(s) shall certify that the installation is correct prior to start-up, witness the start-up, and provide adjustments as necessary. The technical representative(s) shall provide brief training to the ship's force on operation of the equipment. The quotations shall include the cost of providing the services of the technical representative(s). Interested sources may submit request for solicitation via fax (206)526-6025 by 09/15/97. This is a simplified acquisition which is valued less than $100,000.00***** (0248)

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