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70 -- SOFTWARE LICENSE SOL 51LA-9-6005 DUE 113098 POC Jerry L. King 309-681-6473 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Argiculture Research Service, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, IL intends to award on a sole-source basis with Molecular Simulations, Inc., 1504 N Naper Blvd, Naperville, Il 60563 a one year Software License Agreement. This purchase is for the use at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, IL. This award will be under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Molecular Simulations, Inc has the sole rights to this Software License Agreement as the software was developed by Molecular Simulations, Inc. A justification for "Other than Full and Open Competition" has been prepared in support of this acquistion. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responses received within 14 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Contracting Officer not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency. Inquires will only be accepted by FAX at (309) 681-6473, Attention: Jerry L. King, Contracting Officer Posted 11/16/98 (W-SN271638). (0320)

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