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R -- SOLE SOURCE BASIS WITH SKAGIT SYSTEM COOPERATIVE TO ESTABLISH EXPLOITATION RATE INDICATOR STOCK TO REPRESENT SKAGIT FALL CHINOOK. SOL WASC9-1347 DUE 072099 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 This publication serves as a notice of intent to procure, on a sole source basis, with Skagit System Cooperative for the National Marine Fisheries Service, to establish an exploitation rate indicator stock to represent Skagit fall chinook and allow the impact of fisheries on this stock to be documented to promote improved management. All interested concerns must submit documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide the services as described above within 15 days of the publication date of this notice. This notice may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Qualifications documentation can be faxed to Melvin Fondue at 206-526-6025 Posted 07/06/99 (W-SN350617). (0187)

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