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T -- EDITORIAL REVIEW SOL 00016 DUE 070196 POC Sandy Ciaburri 703/648-7361 (contact) Brian Heath 703/648-7362 (CO) The U.S. Geological Survey requires substantive technical editing, keyboarding,preparing text (including typesetting), preparing graphics, checking page and artproof, checking repro proof and repro of text and art, and checking printer's proofand advance copy of printed books. These services involve scientific and technicalpublications on diverse topics, including but not limited to, regional, environmental, structural, marine, and glacial geology; geomorphology; geochemistry;geophysics; astrogeology; paleontology; stratigraphy; petrology; geologic hazards;mineral and energy resources; and water resources, and require college-degreed (4yrs) editors with experience in substantive technical editing of reports on the above-listed topics. Also required are supporting publications personnel (editorialclerks, illustrators, typesetters etc.) Pick up and delivery service is required.Award of multiple indefinite-quantity type contract is contemplated. This procurement will be for a base period of 12 months with 4 option years. Solicitation No. 00016 is anticipated to be available on or about July 1, 1996, witha closing date 30 days after the actual issuance of the solicitation. Requests forSolicitation No. 00016 shall be in writing (phone requests will not be honored).Requests may also be made by facsimile to (703) 648-7901 (telephone confirmation isrecommended). All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0166)

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