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99 -- EXHIBIT DESIGN AND CREATION SOL n/a POC Brian Heath 703-648-7362 (C0) The U.S. Geological Survey intends to issue a solicitation on a non-competitive basis for a procurement with the National History Development Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for creation and display of a major educational exhibit on geology that will advertise the USGS to the American public. Award of the contract requires the Contractor to display experience in geologic exhibit design and creation and a record of touring paleontological exhibitions that have attracted at least 250 thousand participants per venue. It is intended that this effort will involve cost shring on behalf of the contractor of approximately 50%. The Contractor must also guarantee that the exhibit will be displayed in at least five venues over 5 to 10 years with the exhibit reaching an audience of at least 1.25 million people. The Contractor will pay for transport, assembly and disassembly of the exhibit for each venue. The Contractor must also guarantee that a percentage of the income from the exhibit, be directed toward maintenance of the exhibit and preparation of new exhibits. Firms who believe they can provide the required products and services are invited to submit an affirmative response within 45 day of the publication date of this notice in accordance with Note 22. Interested parties may respond with information on their capabilities and ability to meet the USGS requirements. All such responses will be evaluated in accordance with their demonstrated ability to meet the above mandatory requirements. This notice is for informational purposes only. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) IS NOT AVAILABLE. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement. See numbered Note 22. Posted 02/12/99 (W-SN298018). (0043)

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