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20 -- REFURBISH HAIB2004 CRANE SOL WASC9-288 DUE 101598 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 This publication serves as a notice to procure, on a sole-source basis, with Gateway Equipment for NOAA, Ship Gordon Gunter for the refurbishment of two (2) HIAB (truck) cranes. All interested concerns must submit documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide the service described above within 15 days of the publication date of this notice. This notice may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Melvin Fondue at 206-526-6043 Posted 09/30/98 (W-SN256971). (0273)

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