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F -- MONTEREY BAY MARINE SANCTUARY RESEARCH PROGRAM SOL 52-ABNC-7-00071 DUE 062197 POC For a copy of the solicitation call Klint Demetrio (206)526-4499 or fax (206)526-6025 For more info. call Ed Lancaster at (206)526-6039 Material and services are required for the implementation of a National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan (MBNMS) for the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary located in the broad transition zone between the Oregonian bio-geographic providence to the North and the California providence to the South. This effort will involve (1) facilitating collaboration between research groups and advisory committees, (2) providing technical information to the Marine Sanctuary Manager and regional decision makers, (3) sanctuary health, (4) maintaining a program of applied research and writing propsals for and coordinating research on NOAA ships and obtaining grants for related research problems of Sanctuary concern, and (5) recommending and prioritizing research projects by the Sanctuary and evaluating projects proposed for funding. The period of performance shall be from 08/21/97 through 08/20/01. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0129)

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