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19 -- FOUR ALUMINUM PATROL BOATS WITH INFLATABLE SPONSONS. SOL 52ABNF900035 DUE 031999 POC To request a copy of the solicitation, please FAX your request to (206)526-6025 or call Ms BJ Huyck at (206)526-4499, or for further information, contact Contract Specialist, Jan Sullivan by fax or call her at (206)526-6032. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has a requirement for four (4) deep "V" aluminum hulled patrol vessels with inflatable sponsons and enclosed cabins. All four vessels shall share the same basic characteristics by having a minimum cruising speed of 30 knots, deep "V" aluminum hull, an inflatable sponson system that is repairable in the field, and a fully enclosed cabin. This acquisition shall include: two 8.54m x 3.05m (28' x 10') vessels equipped with electronics, outboards and trailers; and one 9.76m x 3.35m (32' x 11') vessel and one 10.98m x 3.96m (36' x 13') vessel each with pilot house design and enclosed cabin with complete live-aboard capabilities, twin diesels engines, jet drives and electronics. Delivery is required as follows: for the two 8.5m vessels FOB Anchorage, Alaska within 120 days of contract award for the first boat and 180 days for the second boat; for the 9.76m vessel FOB Sitka, Alaska within 240 days after contract award; and for the 10.98m vessel FOB Kodiak, Alaskawithin 300 days after contract award. This is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. Posted 01/28/99 (W-SN292555). (0028)

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