This procurement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procrdures. NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, located in La Jolla, Ca requires air charter for aerial surveys of Marine Turtles and Harbor Porpoise in California and Oregon waters (to maoo miles from the coast. Period of performance is July 2008 through November 2009 (approximately 90 hours of flight time. General Requirements: Aircraft must be powered by two engines, but must also be able to maintain a minimum altitude of 1000 feet (300 meters) under single-engine power while carrying four passengers and approx 150 lbs of equipment, high wing outfitted with clear bubble windows, windows must provide unobstructed visibility such that observers may view directly below and ahead of the aircraft. Interested parties must respond to this announcement within fifteen (15) calendar days of its publication. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed (206) 526-6025 attention to Melvin Fondue or email ( melvin.n.fondue@noaa.gov) This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000

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