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B -- IMPACTS OF DIKING ON FISH COMMUNITY STRUCTURE IN METZGER MARSH DUE 020699 POC Diane Peters, fax 703-648-7901 WEB: DOI Business Opportunities, http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, fpeters@usgs.gov. The U.S. Geological Survey (AUSGS) has a requirement for research study on impacts of diking on fish community structure in Metzger Marsh. Pre-construction sampling was conducted by the contractor using specific gear, methodology, and sampling locations. To ensure scientific credibility of pre- and post-construction comparisons, these same protocols must be followed in post-construction sampling. THE USGS ANTICIPATES AWARDING THE PURCHASE ORDER TO OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION, The contractor is the only source with knowledge of the protocol. THESE MUST BE IDENTICAL specific sampling protocols, including sampling site location could not be reproduced. No substitutions. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, no formal RFQ will be available. Vendors who feel they have the knowledge of the protocol are invited to provide an affirmative response to this notice. An affirmative response must include, but not be limited to offered products, price lists, warranties, and any additional information indicating a bona fide ability to meet this requirement. All responses must be received in this office within 10 calendar days for the date this publication first appears. All responses must be in writing, no telephone requests will be accepted. Posted 01/26/99 (W-SN291370). (0026)

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