Panama Canal Commission, Contracting Division, Unit 2300-APO, AA 34011-2300

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDY OF AN ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEM SOL MSC-150170 DUE 022299 POC Elis A. Vargas, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-3643, Carlos M. Escalona, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-3082 The Panama Canal Commission will award to Syncrolift, Inc., under a Trade Development Agency Grant, a contract for a feasibility study that shall determine the full range of design parameters and performance expectations of an artificial lift for use in transiting ships through the Panama Canal. The study shall include hydrodynamic studies, structural design of the ship lift chamber, preliminary framing configuration and salt water intrusion analysis among others. When requesting a solicitation, state name, address and solicitation number. Requests will be accepted by facsimile at 011-507-272-7661 or E-Mail: fmcc-cy2@pancanal.com. All responsible sources may submit an offer which, if timely received, shall be considered by the Commission. See Notes 12 & 22. Posted 01/29/99 (D-SN292638). (0029)

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