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W -- LEASE A LASER LINE SCANNING SYSTEM (LLSS) SOL WASC-6-1472 DUE 081996 POC For further information, contact Purchasing Agent Randal Brown at 206-526-6226. FAX number 206-526-6025. Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) to lease a laser line scanning system (LLSS) for period 9/23/96 - 10/11/96. LLSS is a towed torpedo-shaped instrument that uses return signal from a blue-green spectrum laser to produce computer mediated imagery of the ocean bottom and associated organisms. Potential sources responding to this notice must confirm that they are capable of providing an underwater laser system capable of providing sharp images (still and digital format) of living organisms. Responses required within 15 days from the date of this publication. This is a small purchase action. (0214)

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