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J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS, NOAA SHIP TOWNSEND CROMWELL. SOL 51ABNA800009 DUE 110797 POC For a copy of the solicitation, call (206)526-6425. For further information call Contracting Officer Paul Spizzirri at (206)526-6494. Drydock repairs of Class IV, fisheries research vessel, welded steel hull, 163 ft. long, displacement: 652 tons. Work to include shaft inspection and replacement, rudder removal and inspection, replace sea water piping, modify control air system, modify wet lab deck drains, underwater body painting, etc. Ship inspection will be on October 14,1997 at Snug Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii between 0800 and 1600 hours. Forseeable costs will be assesed from the ship's home port in Honolulu, HI. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the Agency.***** (0261)

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