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WASC-3-419Federal

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The contract involves a sole source award to the American Bureau of Shipping for conducting annual inspections, including automation, hull, machinery, load line, safety construction, and safety equipment evaluations. The contract is a simplified acquisition valued at under $50,000, indicating a streamlined procurement process due to the specialized nature of the services being provided. The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) office in Seattle, Washington, is overseeing this contract. This notice, dated January 15, 2003, serves as the formal intent to award and may be the only official announcement regarding this procurement. The contract is associated with the solicitation number WASC-3-419, and no specific socioeconomic set-asides or NAICS codes are identified. The work location details are minimal, reflecting the standard nature of the service, which primarily involves regulatory inspection activities critical to maintaining compliance and safety standards for maritime operations.

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Sole source contract to American Bureau of Shipping for annual maritime safety inspections under $50,000.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

Place of Performance

WA

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PostedJan 15

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Notice of intent to award a sole source contract to AmericanBureau of Shipping for annual automation, hull, machinery, load line, safety construction and safety equipment inspection. This may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000.

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