U.S. Department of Commerce, Acquisition Services, 14th & Constitution Ave., N.W., Room H-6517, Washington, D.C. 20230

76 -- ELECTRONIC ON-LINE LEGAL INFORMATION SERVICES POC Michael B. Smith The U.S. Department of Commerce intends to issue a Delivery Order per the provisions of the Library of Congress, Fedlink Basic Ordering Agreement (95CLFB0040) for Electronic On-Line Legal Information Services. This is not a Request for Proposals, but rather an inquiry to determine the availability of qualified firms. This office believes that only West Publishing of St. Pauls, MN can provide this service. Firms believing that they have the ability to furnish these services must furnish detailed technical information clearly demonstrating their capabilities within 15 days of the date of this notice. This is not a solicitation or the announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. There is no document to request, however, all responsive capability statements will be considered. If no affirmative response is received by the 15th day afterpublication of this notice which clearly demonstrates a firm's ability to provide the above services, a Delivery Order will be issued to West Publishing in accordance with the terms of the Basic Ordering Agreement. (0354)

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