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Z -- ROOM 1B418 ALTERATIONS, USGS, RESTON, VA SOL 99HQQQ0058 DUE 121698 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) # 99HQQQ0058 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 1542. Quotes are due at midnight on 16 Dec 98. Posted 12/08/98 (W-SN278333). (0342)

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