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99 -- THE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MEDAL -- THE UNITED NATIONS HEREBY INVITES EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN BIDDING FOR MANUFACTURING OF A COMMEMORATIVE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MEDAL. DUE 083198 POC Ms. Nora Dias -- Fax: (212) 963-6315/3746 or Jacki Herdes -- Phone: (212) 415-4100 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer e-mail address, diasn@un.Org. THE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MEDAL The United Nations hereby invites expression of interest in participating in bidding for manufacturing of a commemorative Dag Hammarskjold Medal. The Dag Hammarskjold Medal is a tribute in recognition and remembrance for the sacrifice of those men and women, military and civilian, who had lost their lives as a result of service in peacekeeping operations for the United Nations; and honors the past Secretary General, for whom the medal is named. The medal is composed of three parts: a clear colorless lead glass crystal ovoid approximately 2.5 X 2.0 X 1.5 inches, grit blasted (monaired) with the name and dates of the recipient, the United Nations logo, and the words the Dag Hammarskjold Medal, In the Service of Peace in English and French; a base (which cradles the crystal medal) approximately 4.0 X 4.0 X .75 inches made of polished dark gray granite with a blue United Nations ribbon affixed; and a suitable presentation package made of cardboard with the title of the medal and the United Nations logo imprinted. Interested parties should reply to the following Internet address: diasn@un.Org as well as to the following fax number no later than August 31, 1998: United Nations Procurement Division 304 East 45th Street New York, New York 10017 Attn: Ms. Nora Dias Fax: (212) 963-6315/3746 Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN242080). (0238)

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