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V -- SOURCS SOUGHT TO CHARTER A FISHING VESSEL OFF SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COAST/NORTHERN OREGON SOL WASC-0-898 DUE 053100 POC Randall Brown (206)526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sources sought to charter a fishing vessel with minimum 3-person crew for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Charter will take place off southwestern Washington coast and northern Oregon from near shore to approximately 50 NM offshore. Vessel must be minimum 85' length, 500HP continuous horsepower output from main engine, and be able to tow with standard hake trawl gear at continuous speed of 7.5 km/hr. All interested bidders are encouraged to request solicitation by fax to Randall Brown at fax 206-526-6226. This is a 100% small business set-aside, see note 1. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Posted 04/27/00 (W-SN449449). (0118)

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