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20 -- MISCELLANEOUS SHIP & MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL N66001-98-Q-A166 DUE 062298 POC Purchasing Agent, Ms. Melissa Dolan, Code D212, (619)524-2404. Contracting Officer, Ms. Chris Lewis, (619)524-2728. The government intends to award on a Sole Source basis, an order to J.W. Fishers Mfg., Inc. for Quantity 1 Each Sea Lion ROVw/250ft cable, Quantity 1 each Underwater Bulkhead Connector, Quantity 1 Each Basic Spares Kit, Quantity 1 Each Digital Compass and 1 Lot for Modifications to bring out cable with signals and 12 VDC. Anticipated award date: 98 JUN 23. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, supplemented with information included in this notice. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are applicable and in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) and the Defense Acquisition Circular. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. No RFQ will be prepared or made available. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on technically acceptable low bids. "Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 15 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of original synopsis will be considered by the Government." See Numbered Notes from any Monday edition of the CBD. Interested parties are invited to respond to this synopsis. Please call (619) 524-2404 or fax in quote to (619) 524-3407. Questions may be directed to the Purchasing Agent responsible for this action. The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) and Size Standard is: 3812/750. (0154)

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