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V -- VESSEL CHARTER IN SUPPORT OF USAF TELEMETRIC MEASUREMENTS SOL PM2-98-12 DUE 081798 POC Kevin Spillane (202) 685-5776 WEB: click here to download a copy of the market survey, http://www.msc.navy.mil/n10/future.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, Kevin.spillane@SMTPGW.msc.navy.mil. Market survey for information about cost and availability of existing or proposed newbuilding U.S. flag vessel for either time-charter or bareboat charter for five years commencing FY 2005 with delivery Hawaii. Desired vessel characteristics include, but are not limited to: minimum 200,000 cuft enclosed cargo space; minimum 20 knots speed; deck space/strength sufficient to mount two radar antennae of 250 LT and 20 LT (smaller antenna must be mounted higher than heavier; antennae must not obstruct one another; smaller antenna must have 360-degree visibility; heavier must have minimum 270-degree visibility); minimum endurance 60 days; three generators of 3000 kw each; berthing and messing for up to 50 Government personnel. Proposed newbuilds must be built in U.S. shipyards; reflags must be converted in U.S. shipyards. Additional information available at MSC Home Page under Contracts/Future Announcements. Posted 07/17/98 (W-SN224938). (0198)

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