U.S. Geological Survey, MS 204, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Va 20192

J -- SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE WITH ZEH GRAPHIC SYSTEMS (SOLE SOURCE) SOL 99HQQQ0040 DUE 111798 POC Ms. Heather R. Williams, fax (703) 648-7901 WEB: Click here to view the U.S. Geological Surveys' Electronic, http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, hrwilliams@usgs.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ) # 99HQQQ0040 posted on Electronic Commerce. Details may be viewed on the Department of Interior's Business Opportunities Web Page at http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. The posted RFQ contains a description of the service, quantity, delivery, and applicable clauses. All vendors who can meet this requirement, and have a valid Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), are invited to submit electronic quotes for this posted RFQ. A written solicitation for this requirement will not be issued. THIS ACQUISITION WILL BE MADE UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD OF $100,000.00. SIC code for this acquisition is 5045. Quotes are due at midnight on 17 Nov 98. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1452.212-5 DEV, Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered notes 1, 22, and 25 apply. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Reston, Virginia intends to award this requirement to ZEH Graphic Systems, the proprietary holder of this software. The USGS invites bids from vendors who feel they can offer this service. Bids must include a statement from ZEH Graphic Systems authorizing and certifying vendor to provide service. Posted 11/05/98 (W-SN269135). (0309)

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