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J -- REFURBISHMENT OF MARINE OPTICAL BUOY (MOBY) EQUIPMENT SOL 9-4257 DUE 090499 POC Sandra Souders, (301) 713-0854 J -- The U.S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA/NESDIS intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of Hawaii to provide specialized machinist support for the NOAA/NESDIS MOBY Program which is located at the University of Hawaii Marine Center, Snug Harbor. The University of Hawaii Machine Shop will provide the services of an in-house machinist with detailed working knowledge of the Marine Optical Buoy (MOBY) System and related optical and electrical systems. The machinist will be responsible for conducting the mechanical refurbishment of existing MOBY equipment located at the University of Hawaii Marine Center. Period of Performance: One year from date of award. This is a notice of intent and cannot be considered a solicitation; therefore, no solicitation package exists. Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. (Reference No. 9-4257) Posted 08/20/99 (W-SN370527). (0232)

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