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R -- NORTH PACIFIC ALBACORE PORT SAMPLING DATA COLLECTION. SOL WASC9-1109 DUE 052199 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sole Source- -This publication serves as a notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC). The purpose of contract is to collect sampling data on the U.S. North Pacific Albacore Fishery. PSMFC currently working in cooperation with the States of California, Oregon, and Washington to distribute and collect logbook data records from albacore fishermen. PSMFC will then process and edit data prior to submitting to NMFS. Term of contract will be for one year from date of award. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Melvin Fondue at 206-526-6043 or fax 206 526-6025 Posted 05/06/99 (W-SN328751). (0126)

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