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R -- COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE SERVICES SOL 98-01055 POC Pamela D. Rogers, Contracting Officer at (301)504-1741 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order with the Copyright Clearance Center for the acquisition of copyright usage data, calculation of royalty fees due and disbursement of fees to publishers and other entitled parties. The award will include a 12 month base period of performance and four, one year options. The statutory authority for Other than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), only one responsible source. This is not a request for quotes. The award will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Any party desiring consideration must identify its full capability in writing to the Contracting Officer by September 14, 1998. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN242302). (0238)

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