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20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL WASC9-447 DUE 112098 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 Request for Quotations -- The NOAA Ship DAVID STARR JORDAN requires the followings gears and parts for Lufkin model VS1414 gear, s/n 170. 1-ea Low speed gear, p/n BM066592, 1-ea Low speed shaft, p/n BM066591, 1-ea High speed pinion, p/n BM066594, 2-ea Thrust brg assy, p/n AP037566, 2-ea low speed bearing, p/n E7075951, 4-ea high speed bearing, p/n E7075921, 2-ea low speed shaft brg, p/n BM066381, 2-ea high speed pinion brg carrier, p/n BM066378, 2-ea high speed brg carrier, p/n BM066377, and bearing, p/n AP031674. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Melvin N Fondue at (206) 526-6043 Posted 11/05/98 (W-SN268871). (0309)

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