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

19 -- 30-33' FIBERGLASS BOAT SOL 52ABNC000066 DUE 080800 POC Janice M. Sullivan, Contract Specialist (206) 526-6032 WEB: click here for the WASC, AMD Solicitation Web Page, http://www.wasc.noaa.gov/wasc/AMD/indxsol.htm. NOAA's National Ocean Service's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management has a requirement for one (1) boat with unitized fiberglass deep "V" hull with sufficient beam, approximately 10 to 11 feet, for operation in adverse weather conditions off the coastal water of northern California. No prototypes, basic hull design must have been manufactured for a minimum of 3 years. A vessel must be available for sea trials. The hull length shall not exceed 33 feet and shall not be less than 30 feet in length overall. The vessel shall have dual diesel engines, outdrives with twin propellers, sufficient power to sustain a cruising speed of 20 knots minimum and minimum fuel capacity of 250 gallons. The vessel must have an enclosed cabin structure that can be secured and has permanent berthing for two persons. Accessory items shall be installed and include: a VHF radio with antenna, GPS/chart plotter/echo sounder, radar and digital compass system. Delivery is required FOB Bodega Bay, California within 120 days after contract award. This is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. A solicitation will be issued on approximately 07/05/00. If you choose not to download or would prefer to receive a hard copy of the solicitation package, firms must provide a written request by mail or fax. You may fax your request to (206) 526-6025, attention: Janice Green or Crystina Elkins. Posted 06/22/00 (W-SN467730). (0174)

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