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20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL 901164 DUE 041699 POC Sally Huber 301-713-0855, Lawrence Frazier 301-713-0851 20-U. S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA/NESDIS/National Ice Center, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Christian Michelsen Research AS, Bergen Norway, to purchase Air Deployable ICEX Meteorological Buoys 2 ea., Parachute 2 ea., Parachute Release 2 ea., Magnetic Switch 2 ea.. These buoys are used to provide global sea ice analyses, forecasts and outlooks within the marginal ice zone of all Arctic and Antarctic marginal seas. Other offerors that believe they have the ability to provide the above equipment are invited to submit in writing information as to their capabilities and any other pertinent data to the address above, to be received no later than 15 days after the date of this notice. No solicitation document exists, therefore, a request for such document will not be considered. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition procedures. Reference 901164. Posted 04/02/99 (W-SN315680). (0092)

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