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R -- PUBLICATION DISTRIBUTION SOL IFB SE-98-99 DUE 082798 POC Nancy Meadows, Procurement Assistant, FAX 828/257-4876; John Zgavec, Contracting Officer, 828/257-4292 Distribution and delivery of publications on a quarterly basis to approximately 5,000 individuals and approximately 500 libraries, domestic and international, for the Southern Research Station, Asheville, North Carolina. Publications distributed include 200 to 300 reprints of journal articles and 40 to 50 Station publications a year. Contract will be for a base year (10/1/98 to 9/30/99) plus an optional renewal year (10/1/99 to 9/30/00). Estimated price range for the entire period is $100,000 to $250,000. All responsible parties may submit an offer which will be considered. Submit requests for solicitation, in writing or by fax, to Nancy Meadows at the address shown in block 7. Posted 07/10/98. (0191)

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