Department of the Treasury, U.S. Customs Service, Procurement Division, Room 4210, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20229

19 -- UTILITY VESSEL, COLD WEATHER, MARINE SOL CS-97-025 POC Pansy Bradley-Cooper, Contract Specialist, (202) 297-0073, Fax. No. (202) 927-1190 The U.S. Customs Service proposes to acquire one cold weather type utility vessel, diesel powered, deep "V" or modified deep "V" hulled, 26 to 29 feet overall length, enclosed cabin with a raised pilothouse and radar arch. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded. Solicitation to be issued on or about 4/28/97 and proposals will be due in the designated office 45 days thereafter. No telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. See Numbered Note 1. SIC Code 3732 (500 employees). (0077)

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