ENERGY RESEARCH STUDY TO EVALUATE THE DEEP GAS RESOURCES OF THE APPLACHIAN BASIN DESC: The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC), Pittsburgh, PA intends to award a fixed priced purchase order to Kentucky Geological Survey for research entitled "Energy Research Study to Evaluate the Deep Gas Resources of the Appalachian Basin". This purchase order is being issued to Kentucky Geological Survey as they have formed a consortium of companies and organizations, including other state geological surveys, willing to share data which cannot be acquired from any other source. This request is considered to be sole source to Kentucky Geological Survey. Therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. 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-SN249397).

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