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D -- SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOL 98HQSS1007 DUE 091698 POC Brian Heath 703/648-7362 This amends the CBD announcement dated May 8, 1998. The U.S. Geological Survey amends the options for Solicitation 98HQSS1007. There will only be one year or base year required. There will be no option years. The closing date will be September 16, 1998. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN242173). (0238)

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