U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

58 -- REQUEST FOR QUOTATION: THE DOC, NOAA, NMFS, SEATTLE, WA REQUIRES 100-150 DATA STORAGE TAGS. SOL WASC-0-822 DUE 042600 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 Request for Quotation -- - The US Department of Commerce, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service located in Seattle, WA requires 100 -150 Data storage tags with the following specifications: Depth (pressure) sensor with depth range from 0 to >200m, plus/minus 2 meter accuracy, temperature sensor with range of -2.5 -- 30 degrees celsius, I 0.3 degrees celsius, 16 -- 32 K byte memory; non-volatile memory, 5-year battery life, dimensions: length less than or equal to 45mm, width 18mm, thickness 13mm, weight 1.5g in water. 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 Posted 04/12/00 (W-SN444174). (0103)

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