J -- - NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH HAWTHORNE POWER SYSTEMS Notice of intent to negotiate a contract with Hawthrone Power Systems ( OEM ) to service two Caterpillar Propulsion Generators for the NOAA Ship KA'IMIMOANA, Honolulu, HI. All work shall be to OEM standards. Qualified vendors must provide in writing company name, address, point of contact, phone/fax numbers, and technical literature. This request for quotation will close 4/27/98. This is a small purchase action with an estimated amount of less than $50,000.

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