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B -- SOCIOECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING SOL 8-4324 DUE 090698 POC Sandra Souders, (301)713-0854/0806 FAX B -- The U.S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA./NOAS/ORCA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Thomas J. Murray & Associates located in Lutz, Florida to monitor and assess the impact of regulations and management strategies of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) on commercial fishermen and the commercial fishing industry directly with emphasis on the impacts of the Sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPAs), the Sambos Ecological Reserve, and the proposed Dry Tortugas Ecological Reserve. The information and assessment received will complement the Socioeconomic Monitoring Program of the FKNMS to help fulfill the Government's obligations and requirements established in the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Florida Keys National Marince Sanctuary. Period of Performance shall be for approximately one (1) year. Solicitation package does not exist; therefore, a request for such package will not be considered. Other parties that have the ability to provide this type of service are invitedto submit information as to their capabilities and any other pertinent data to the address above, to be received no later than 10 days from the date of this notice. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (Reference No. 8-4324) **** Posted 08/27/98 (W-SN242818). (0239)

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