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J -- MODIFY OCEANOGRAPHIC WINCH -- NOAA SHIP DELAWARE II SOL EASC RFQ99-2155 DUE 022399 POC Ingrid L. Sparger (757) 441-6562 E-MAIL: William.D.Privott@noaa.gov, Ingrid.L.Sparger@noaa.gov. The Department of Commerce proposes to modify an Oceanographic Winch for NOAA Ship DELAWARE II. The contractor is responsible for all engineering, labor, material, to modify the winch. The contractor is also responsible for pickup and delivery of winch to Woods Hole, Ma. Performance period to commence approximately March 1, 1999, and shall be completed on or before April 16, 1999. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Copies of the solicitation will be provided in response to written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor. Telephone requests will not be honored. Requests for copies of this RFQ may be faxed to (804) 441-3786. Numbered Note 26 applies. Posted 01/26/99 (W-SN291507). (0026)

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