U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 2000 FT. POINT RD, CONTRACTING DIVISION, P. O. BOX 1229, GALVESTON TX 77553-1229

19 -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SOL DACW64-98-T-0007 DUE 012798 POC Contracting Officer Carol Devany (409) 766-3852 Technical Information Frank Marullo (409) 766-3958 (Site Code DACW64) Notice of Intent: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District has a requirement for an aluminium hull Stolkraft survey launch, estimate 50 ft. We believe the Stolkraft hulls are exclusively produced by Art Anderson Associates. The Corps intends to issue a sole source contract to Art Anderson Associates, 65 Marlin, Suite 306, Seattle, WA 98104 after the 15th day that this announcement appears in the Commerce Business Daily. Any other firm that feels that they have the capability to provide this type of vessel with the appropriate type of hull must provide sufficient information of their capability to the Contracting Officer prior to the 15th day of this announcement. Statements may be submitted electronically to CAROL.A.DEVANY@USACE.Army.Mil or FAXED to 409-766-3010 or mailed to U.S. Corps of Engineers, Attn: Carol Devany, 2000 Fort Point Rd., Galveston, TX 77539. Estimated range of this contract is $250,000 -- $500,000. (0009)

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