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F -- TEST DRILLING AND AQUIFER TESTING IN THE BIG RIVER BASIN, COVENTRY, RI SOL 99HQQQ0075 DUE 010199 POC Diane Peters, fax 703-648-7901 WEB: USGS Electronic Commerce, http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. E-MAIL: http://fpeters.usgs.gov, fpeters@usgs.gov. 17. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ) # 99HQQQ0075 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 Test Drilling and Acquifer Testing, 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 1781. Quotes are due at (4:30) (1 Jan 98). The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1452.212-5 (or 5I), Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered note(s) 1 apply. Posted 12/23/98 (W-SN283106). (0357)

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