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C -- MARINE ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES_ SOL 8-4311 DUE 083098 POC Sandra Souders (301)713-0854 C -- The U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/Office of NOAA Corps Operations intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the American Bureau of Shipping, a non-profit maritime classification and certification organization located in Houston, Texas, to perform engineering support services for the implementation of an International Safety Management (ISM) Base Safety Management System to ensure that all ships in the NOAA Fleet meet the requirements for compliance with the ISM Code. No solicitation package exists; therefore, a request for such package will not be considered. Other offerors that have the ability to provide this service are invited to submit information as to their capabilities and any other pertinent data to the address above, to be received no later than 10 days from the date of this notice. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (Reference No. 8-4311) **** Posted 08/20/98 (W-SN239766). (0232)

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