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V -- TIME CHARTER OF DEEP SUBMERGENCE ELEVATOR SUPPORT SHIP SOL N00033-99-R-2005 DUE 111698 POC Kevin Spillane at 202-685-5225 (fax) or kevin.spillane@SMTPGW.msc.navy.mil (email) WEB: Military Sealift Command, http://www.msc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Military Sealift Command, kevin.spillane@smtpgw.msc.navy.mil. This notice is to announce solicitation N00033-99-R-2005 for the time charter of a U.S. flag vessel to perform as a Deep Submergence Elevator Support Ship capable of launching and recovering Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles as well as support services for various Unmanned Vehicles. The vessel will operate out of Norfolk, VA. A detailed statement of work is available upon request. Delivery Norfolk, VA. Laydays April 1999. Period of charter about four and one-half years. SEE NUMBERED Note 22. Posted 10/23/98 (W-SN264966). (0296)

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