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R -- ANALYSIS OF DATA SOL WASC 9-944 DUE 040899 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Quester Tangent Corporation to provide for the analysis and processing of ISAH-S data collected during the Bering Sea Pollock Survey. 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 at 206-5216-6043 Posted 03/24/99 (W-SN312070). (0083)

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