S -- - NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH PSMFC. Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC). Purpose of proposed contract is to provide annual estimates of marine recreational harvest and effort in the U.S. The PSMFC has participated in the design and implementation of the sampling procedures and data associated with the harvest survey and also has experience in accessing MRFSS database and generating MRFSS-based catch rate estimates quickly and accurately. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Randall Brown at 206-526-6226 or fax 206-526-6025. Posted 07/15/98 (W-SN223848).

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