TRANSPONDERS -- BENTHOS INC. INTENT TO AWARD -- The purchase of eight Benthos brand XT-6000-17 transponders; Eight XT-6000-ON/OFF command enable/disable; Eight XT-6000DB dual battery option to Benthos Inc. Qualified vendors must provide in writing Company name, complete mailing address, point of contact, phone and fax numbers, and pricing information. This is a small purchase acquisition. This action is set-aside for small businesses. Reference WASC8-976.

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