Y -- USIA SEEKS PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS FOR HANNOVER-EXPO 2000 The United States Information Agency announces that the United States intends to participate at Hannover Expo 2000, a World Fair officially sanctioned by the Bureau of International Expositions, to be held in Hannover, Germany, from June 1-October 31, 2000. Participation will entail the design, fabrication and operation of a 40,000 square foot U.S. Pavilion focusing on the expo theme, "Mankind-Nature-Technology." Financing is being sought through cash and "in kind" contributions from the private sector, as well as state and local governments and other organizations. Organizations wishing to contribute to, or participate in, this project should contact the United States Information Agency's Hannover Expo 2000 Coordinator, Mr. James E. Ogul, by mail at U.S. Information Agency, E/ SP, 301 Fourth St., S.W., Rm. 314, Washington, DC 20547; Telephone: 202-260-6511, Fax: 202-401-5618, or the Internet: JOGUL@USIA.GOV. All correspondence will be considered. This is not a procurement opportunity.

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