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R -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR BIOLOGICAL SERVICES/ASSISTANCE. SOL WASC9-1558 DUE 090399 POC Randall Brown (206) 526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sources sought for biological services/assistance for the National Marine Mammal Lab (NMML) in Seattle, WA. Period of performance will be for one year with one option year. Proposed contractor must possess minimum four-year BS degree in biology or a related field such as zoology, wildlife biology, or fisheries. Proposed contractor must also possess familiarity and work experience with fish otoliths and laboratory work experience of at least one year. Proposed contractor should also have an understanding and work experience in fish taxonomy and previous course work in ichythyology. Proosed contractor must be familiar with fish skeletal anatomy and general anatomy of cephalopods. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Posted 08/13/99 (W-SN367788). (0225)

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