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R -- SEABIRD INVESTIGATION SOL WASC9-56 DUE 100879 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 This publication serves as a notice of intent to procure, on a sole-source basis, with Montana State University for the National Marine Fisheries Service for Seabird Investigations in the Antarctic Marine Ecosystem as part of the NMFS/AMLR Monitoring Program. All interested concerns must submit documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide this service within 15 days of the publication date of this notice. This notice 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 206-526-6043 Posted 09/23/98 (W-SN253237). (0266)

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