U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

40 -- REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS ISSUED FOR 1/2" GALVANIZED CHAIN SOL WASC9-9484 DUE 112598 POC Randall Brown (206) 526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 Request for quotations issued for the following chain and swivels: 01) Weisenfels 1/2" long link galvanized chain, qty. 10,000 ft; 02) Electroline eye/eye 5-ton swivel, CAT NO. S-6682Y, qty. 50 ea; 03) Electroline eye/eye 3-ton swivel, CAT No. S-655OY, qty. 52 ea. This is a 100% small business set-aside, provide small business certification with quote. Quotes from large businesses will not be accepted or considered. Provide FOB destination price to 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Complete delivery required by 12/31/98, if unable to meet his date, provide partial delivery schedule. Provide Federal Tax ID number and DUNS number with quote. THIS IS THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION, NO OTHER DOCUMENT WILL BE ISSUED. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Posted 11/10/98 (W-SN270465). (0314)

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