U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Procurement Division, Purchasing Branch WC34, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Seattle, WA 98115

40 -- SET OF TRAWL CABLE (2 CABLES) SOL WASC-6-1568 DUE 082196 POC NO OTHER SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. For further information, contact Purchasing Agent Bernice Robinson at (Voice) 206-526-6043. (FAX) 206-526-6025. Request for Quotation -- National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration / WASC / Purchasing Branch is seeking sources to provide TRAWL CABLES for the NOAA Ship ''MILLER FREEMAN''. Each cable shall 1'' (26mm) diameter, by 8000' ft. (2425m) in length. The cables shall be Bridon ''Dyform'', 6 x 19 (9/9/1) IWRC, galvanized or equal. The salient features of ''or equal'' being: 6 x 19 (9/9/1), Seale patent construction, IWRC right regular lay. Nominal breaking load of at least 104,000 ibf. (47,273 kgf). Galvanized construction, with the wires galvanized prior to final stranding. Outer wires die formed to present a flattened exterior surface on the cable. This will be done prior to final stranding. Quote shall be F.O.B. Destination. Delivery shall be made by December 1, 1996. Qualified vendors must provide in writing company name, address, point of contact, phone / fax numbers, technical literature and pricing information. This request for Quotation will close 08/21/96. This is a small purchase acquisition. (0214)

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