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20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT. SOL WASC9-609 DUE 010499 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sole Source -- This publication serves as a notice of intent to procure, on a sole source basis, with Markey Machinery Co. for a shipboard oceanographic winch cable measuring system. 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 by fax at 206-526-6025. Posted 12/17/98 (W-SN281331). (0351)

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