U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attention: OARSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

76 -- SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR U. S EPA LAS VEGAS SOL PR-RT-98-JJPX19 DUE 030298 POC Starry M. Jones, Contract Administrator, (919)541-2897, Contracts Management Division, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 The Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for approximately 150 different scientific research journals and administrative support publications. Each journal shall be delivered preferably in electronic format, however, hardcopy would be acceptable. It will be anticipated that there will be a base period and two option periods for a total of thirty-six (36) months beginning from the date of award. A list of journals and publications will be included in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement will be processed as a Commercial Acquisition in accordance with Far Part 12. This request for quotation will be carried out under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All interested parties must submit a written request for the RFQ within fifteen (15) days of the date of this announcement to the Attention of Starry M.Jones, Contracts Management Division, MD-33, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency,79 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711. No telephone request will behonored. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Agency. (0044)

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