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R -- FEDLINK INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SERVICES DELIVERY ORDER SOL DCLV/DS POC Charles A. Wilson, Contract Specialist The Library of Congress intends to issue a delivery order against an existing Basic Ordering Agreement to The Dialog Corporation/ Data-Star for the continued use and access of their database by The Department of Commerce, Library and Information Services, Washington, DC. DataStar, a service of the Dialog Corporation, offers a wide range of services including: DataStar -- a collection of over 300 databases with a concentration in international business, medicine, healthcare, science, and technology. TradStat -- a worldwide trade statistics database, covering world trade. It provides official government import/export information on all reported commodities traded by Europe, U.S., Canada, South America, and the Far East. Focus -- a menu-driven system for end users unfamiliar with online searching. The Official Airline Guide (OAG) -- A provider of travel information including scheduled flight information, fares, seat availability, hotel details, etc. Online access is provided to other vendors, particularly FizTechnik, a European vendor specializing in engineering and industrial management information. Service will be continued through September 30, 1999. WRITTEN RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE PRICES AND TECHNICAL DATA SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE CAPABILITY. No telephone calls will be accepted. No award will be based on any offer or proposal received in response to this notice. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. (See Note 22). REF: DCLV/DS Posted 01/21/99 (W-SN290102). (0021)

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