MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT ENTITLED "COILED TUBING AND SLIM-HOLE TECHNOLOGY-PHASE III" DESC: The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC), Pittsburgh, PA intends to award a fixed priced purchase order to Drilling Engineering Association, c/o Maurer Engineering Inc., Houston, TX., for membership in the Joint Industry Project entitled "Coiled Tubing and Slim-Hole Technology-Phase III." This purchase order is being issued to Drilling Engineering Association c/o Maurer Engineering Inc. as this is the only known joint industry project on this topic. This request is considered to be sole source to Drilling Engineering Assoication, c/o Maurer Engineering Inc. Therefore, no solicitation will result from this annoucement. This award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. Request for information should be addressed to Mr. Robert L. Mohn, FAX 412-892-6216. E-MAIL: mohn@fetc.doe.gov, mohn@fetc.doe.gov. Posted 09/14/98 (W-SN249301).

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