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J -- DRYDOCK AND REPAIR NOAA SHIP RELENTLESS SOL 51-EANA-8-00040 DUE 120597 POC Ingrid L. Sparger (757) 441-6562 E-MAIL: William.D.Privott@NOAA@gov">William.D.Privott@NOAA@gov, Ingrid.L.Sparger@NOAA@gov">Ingrid.L.Sparger@NOAA@gov. Solicitation #51-EANA-7-00065 originally advertised in the commerce business daily on July 10, 1997, is replaced with solicitation #51-EANA-8-00040. The performance period is changed to commence on or about January 5,1998, and be completed within 101 calendar days thereafter. Basic contract and option items remain unchanged. Vessel will be available for inspection on November 11 and 12, 1997, in Charleston, SC. Detailed information on inspection is contained in the solicitation. Interested parties that requested the solicitation under the previous announcement need not request the package again. Original Bidders Mailing intact. (0288)

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