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V -- CHARTER FISHING VESSEL NEAR TIBURON, CA SOL WASC-0-1121 DUE 080400 POC Randall Brown (206) 526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in Tiburon, CA requires a fishing vessel charter. The charter will take place not-to-exceed ten days during period 9/00 -- 10/00. Fishing vessel must be minimum 75 feet overall length with engine 650 HP. Vessel must also possess ability to tow a 264 Nordic trawl, possess a hydro winch capable of CTD casts to 100 meters depth, and possess a Davit or A-frame capable of deploying and towing a Tucker Trawl. This is a small business set-aside, simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 06/27/00 (W-SN469171). (0179)

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