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44 -- NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROGRAM SOL N00024-00-R-4066 POC P. E. Richmond, Department of the Navy, (703) 602-0201 The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue RFP N00024-00-R-4066 on a sole source basis to Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc., Machinery Apparatus Operation P.O. Box 1021 Schenectady, NY 12301 for Reactor Plant Components for CVN-77 since this firm has the background knowledge and experience required. See Numbered Note 22 Posted 02/14/00 (W-SN425125). (0045)

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