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V -- VESSEL CHARTER SOL WASC8-789 DUE 030998 POC Melvin Fondue (voice) (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sources sought for Sablefish Trawl Charter. The vessel will be chartered for 18 consecutive days commencing and ending in Newport, OR. The starting date will be decided by mutual agreement between NMFS and vessel operator/owner. The charter must be completed during either February, March, April or May 1998. Vessel must have convenient deck space for cages for 150 square feet while towing, and recovering trawl gear, and dumping catches on deck. Vessel must be completely rigged and ready to fish. Sources responding to this notice must do so within 15 days from the date of this publication. This is a small purchase action with an anticipated value of less than $100.000. (0050)

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