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P -- SEABIRD INVESTIGATIONS IN THE ANTARTIC MARINE ECOSYSTEM SOL WASC-6-91 DUE 092796 POC For further information, contact Purchasing Agent Randall Brown at 206-526-6226. FAX number 206-526-6025. Notice of intent to enter into a sole source contract with Montana State University for seabird inverstigations in the Antartic Marine Ecosystem as part of the National Marine Fisheries Service / AMLR Monitoring Program. Period of performance is for one year. Joint project funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Marine Fisheries Service with Montana State University to provide funds for travel, housing, and partial labor for two bird biologists to conduct work at Palmer Station, Antartica. Both agencies fund Montana State University biologists and no other sources are acceptable. This is a small purchase action. (0257)

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