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V -- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SHIPS SOL N00033-99-R-2100 DUE 011599 POC Charles Metzger, 202/685-5783, Contract Specialist; Frances Gapp, 202/685-5782, Contracting Officer WEB: Click here to access Military Sealift Command's web, http://www.msc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting point of contact, charles.metzger@smtpgw.msc.navy.mil. The Military Sealift Command proposes to acquire, by negotiation, services for the worldwide operation and maintenance of Government-owned Oceanographic vessels which are currently operated by a Contractor. The intial performance period is three years with a Government option for two additional years of performance. The existing contract is for eight vessels although the actual number of vessels may vary. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens possessing or capable of obtaining required security clearances and licenses. When calling, be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. See Note 9. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 10/08/98 (W-SN260398). (0281)

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