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B -- DATA AND SAMPLE COLLECTION, INTERPRETATION AND REPORTING OF DATA SOL 99HQQQ0101 DUE 021799 POC lqueern@usgs.gov This is a combines synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ) #99HQQQ0101 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 invided 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 8999. Quotes are due by 12:00 noon on February 17, 1999. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1454.212-5 (or5I), Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered Note 1 apply. Posted 02/08/99 (W-SN296017). (0039)

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