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61 -- SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES SOL 00219 DUE 050297 POC Deborah A. Walsh 703-648-7384 The description and estimated quantities of the notice posted April 4, 1997 is modified to the following: (3300) sealed lead acid batteries, 12-volt, 8-12 ampere hour, rechargeable; (1250) sealed lead acid batteries, 12-volt, 24-30 ampere hour, rechargeable; and (200) sealed lead acid batteries, 12-volt, 50-60 ampere hour. These quantities are estimated for the base year of the contract. Two, one-year options are also anticpated with the same quantities estimated for each year. Notice is also modified to include Numbered Note 12. (0106)

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