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V -- SOURCES SOUGHT TO PROVIDE VESSEL CHARTER. SOL WASC9-974 DUE 042899 POC Randall Brown (206) 526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sources sought to provide a vessel charter in and around Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor, Washington for the Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR). Period of performance will be for ten days during or around period 5/22/99 -- 6/1/99. The CSCOR requires a minimum 60-foot vessel with individual berthing for up to four scientists. Vessel must be able to tow standard 50CM bongo nets at sustained low speeds of 1-2 knots. See Note 1, 100% small business set-aside. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 04/01/99 (W-SN315273). (0091)

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