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V -- VESSEL CHARTER IN AND AROUND DUTCH HARBOR, AK SOL WASC9-861 POC Randall Brown (206) 526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sources sought to provide vessel charter for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC). Charter will be conducted in and around Dutch Harbor, Alaska during period 7/15/99 -- 7/28/99, with an option for an additional five charter days. Purpose of charter is to transport up to five Govt. passengers on a research cruise. Vessel must be 100 ft. minimum OAL, 800HP main engine, and accommodations for up to five Govt. passengers. Fuel to be paid at cost. Charter will begin and end in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. See Note 1, 100% small business set-aside. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Posted 03/04/99 (W-SN304965). (0063)

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