87 -- Notice of Intent To Issue Modification

Notice of intent to issue a modification against existing contract number AB133C-02-SE-0753 with University of Washington for National Marine Fisheries Service Manchester Field Station in Port Orchard, WA. The original purchase order issued in the amount of $24,678.00 for fresh water, free of fish pathogens for fish rearing at the Big Beef Creek Research Station on a 24 hour basis. Modification #01 to purchase order will extend period of performance thru Sept 30, 2003 and add $42,000.00 to the order. University of Washington Big Beef Creek Hatchery is the only facility in Western Washington that is able to supply large amount of fresh water, with the unique controlled flow experimental stream channel that is a critical element to a portion of the artificial propagation research. Requests for solicitation will not be honored. This is a small purchase action.