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                              October 8, 1996
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                             GSBCA 13855-RATE


                  In the Matter of STAPP TOWING CO., INC.


     Van M. Davidson, General Counsel, Stapp Towing Co., Inc.,
Dickinson, TX, appearing for Claimant.

     Jeffrey J. Thurston, Director, Office of Transportation
Audits, General Services Administration, Washington, DC, appearing
for General Services Administration.

BORWICK, Board Judge.

     The parties agree that this claim is premature.  Stapp Towing
agrees to submit the claim to the General Services Administration
(GSA).  If Stapp Towing receives an adverse determination from GSA,
it may then file here.



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                         ANTHONY S. BORWICK
                         Board Judge