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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS NOT R&D SOL 901193 DUE 051799 POC Sally Huber 301-713-0855, Lawrence Frazier 301-713-0851 B U. S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA/NMFS intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Telonics Inc. Mesa, AZ to provide the following Satellite Transmitters: ST-14 PTT backpack for sea turtles with saltwater switch, temperature sensors, double tygon reinforced antenna. Duty cycles and ID codes to be supplied at time of production. 9 ea. ST-14 PTT refurbishment 2 ea. The satellite transmitters will be used to investigate the migratory movements of endangered hawksbill adult turtles in the wider Caribbean and to investigate the migratory movements and reproductive behavior of endangered Florida green turtles. Other offerors that have the ability to provide the above products are invited to submit 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 exist, therefore a request for such a document will not be considered. Aware will be made under Simplified Acquisition procedures. Reference 901193 Posted 05/04/99 (W-SN327526). (0124)

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