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R -- DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS SOL WASC8-1615 DUE 081998 POC Melvin Fondue (voice) (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 This publication serves as a notice of intent to procure, on a sole-source basis, with Resource Analyst International for NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, for data gathering and analysis in support of Southeast Bering Sea Carrying Capacity Project, " Retrospective Investigation into relationship between Southeast Bering Sea Pollock recruitment and biophysical correlates " All interested concerns must submit documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide the services as described above within 15 days of the publication date of this notice. This may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Melvin Fondue at (205) 526-6043 Posted 08/05/98 (W-SN233031). (0217)

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