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19 -- 21 FT HOVERCRAFT DUE 083000 POC Diane Peters, fax 703-648-7901 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, fpeters@usgs.gov. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for a 21 foot Hovercraft. THE USGS ANTICIPATES AWARDING THE PURCHASE ORDER TO HOVERTECHNICS, INC; this is the sole source manufacturer of trailerable, 19 to 21 foot Hovercraft propelled and lifted by twin, ducted fans driven by marine service V-8 motor developing more than 200 horsepower. The unit we are requesting must be custom built to accommodate the drill and drilling operation; it will be two feet longer than their standard model. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY; no formal RFQ will be available. This award will be made on or about 1 September 2000, under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $100,000,00. Any Vendors who can prove they can provide the product listed above should fax capability statement to the CO at 703-648-7901. An affirmative response must include, but not limited to, offered products, price lists, warranties, and any additional information indicating a bona fide ability to meet this requirement. All responses must be received in this office within 10 calendar days from the date this publication first appears. All responses must be in writing, no telephone requests will be accepted. Posted 08/21/00 (W-SN488330). (0234)

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