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V -- TIME CHARTER OF VESSEL TO PROVIDE DEEP SUBMERGENCE ELEVATOR SUPPORT SERVICES SOL N00033-99-R-2011 DUE 091599 POC Kevin Spillane at 202-685-5225 (fax) or kevin.spillane@msc.navy.mil WEB: Military Sealift Command, http://www.msc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Military Sealift Command Special Missions Ships Program, kevin.spillane@msc.navy.mil. This is to announce solicitation N00033-99-R-2011 for the time-charter of a U.S. flag vessel to perform as a Deep Submergence Elevator Support Ship capable of supporting the launch and recovery of Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles and Advanced SEAL Delivery Vehicles as well as support services for various Unmanned Vehicles. The vessel will operate out of San Diego, CA. Laydays May 2000. Period of charter about 52 months. SEE NUMBERED Note 22. Posted 07/29/99 (W-SN360489). (0210)

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