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F -- FISHERIES RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICES SOL 8-4175 DUE 031998 POC Sandra Souders, Lawrence Frazier (301) 713-0854 F -- The US Dept of Commerce/NOAA/NMFS intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research to accomplish the following projects: 1) Establish an Observer Program for the Swordfish Longline Fisheries in the Azores; 2) Sea Turtle Bycatch in Longline Fisheries of the Eastern Atlantic: A Workshop to Design an Experiment to Test the Effects of Longline Gear Modifications on Turtle Bycatch Rates. No solicitation package exists; therefore, a request for such package will not be considered. Award will be made immediately under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (Reference No. 8-4175) **** (0077)

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