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19 -- HOVERCRAFT WITH MULTISONIC DRILL RIG SOL 98HQSS1014 DUE 063098 POC Don Cash, (703)648-7360(contact) Nedra Stallone (703) 648-7364 (CO) The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for a multisonic core drill mounted on a trailerable, approximately 21 ft. hovercraft propelled and lifted by twin, ducted fans driven by a marine service motor capable of producing at least 200 horsepower. The hovercraft must be capable of carrying 1200 lbs. of payload (including the drill). This payload is minimal for carrying two drillers and the drilling equipment. The hovercraft must be truly amphibious, operating across water, land, and marshes without touching the surface. The deck of the hovercraft must be equipped with a centrally located well for core drilling and must be reinforced to accommodate the operation of a multisonic core drill mounted over the centrally located well. The core drill must be hydraulically driven by power takeoff from the marine service motor. The multisonic core drill must be capable of cutting and retrieving continuous cores from unconsolidated sediments to 100 ft. depth by variable frequency vibration. Training and spare parts are also required. Solicitation No. 98HQSS1014 will be available on or about 06/30/98. Requests for Solicitation No. 98HQSS1014 shall be in writing (phone requests will not be honored). Requests may be faxed to (703) 648-7901 (telephone confirmation is recommended). The contracting officer plans to acquire the hovercraft with drill rig utilizing small purchase procedures pursuant to FAR 13.6. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. See Note 1. (0166)

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