Contracting Officer, Military Sealift Command, Code PM2P, Naval Station Washington, DC 20398

V -- TIME CHARTER OF VESSEL FOR SURTASS/LFA SUPPORT SOL N00033-98-C-2000 POC POC -- Kevin Spillane at 202-685-5225 (fax) or Kevin.Spillane@SMTPGW.msc.navy.mil WEB: Military Sealift Command, http://www.msc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Military Sealift Command, kevin.spillane@SMTPGW.msc.navy.mil. U.S. oceanographic research vessel to provide support for the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System and Low Frequency Active Programs for SPAWAR worldwide. R/V Cory Chouest from Alpha Marine Services currently provides the service. Current contract expires 10 Feb 98. Delivery U.S. West Coast. Period of performance about five years with Government option to cancel anytime after 31 Dec 99 with thirty days notice. SEE NUMBERED Note 22 (0343)

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