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V -- TIME CHARTER OF DEEP SUBMERGENCE ELEVATOR SUPPORT SHIP DUE 083198 POC Kevin Spillane at (202) 685-5225 (fax) or Kevin.spillane@SMTPGW.msc.navy.mil WEB: Military Sealift Command, http://www.msc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Military Sealift Command, Kevin.spillane@SMTPGW.msc.navy.mil. MSC PM2 intends to extend Contract N62387-94-C-1303 for the DOLORES CHOUEST by seven months commencing 27 Sep 98 unless alternative sources are identified. This announcement is meant to identify alternative sources. The mission of the vessel is to perform as a deep submergence elevator ship capable of launching and recovering deep submergence rescure vehicles and deep submergence vehicles. The vessel operates out of San Diego, CA. SEE NUMBERED NOTE 22. Posted 07/27/98 (W-SN228831). (0208)

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