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B -- ANALYSIS OF BENTHIC INVERTERBATES SOL 99HQQQ0130 DUE 040499 POC lqueern@usgs.gov This is a combines synopsis/soliciatation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request for Qute (RFQ) #99HQQQ0130 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 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 8731. Quotes are due on or before 4:15pm, April 4, 1999. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered Note 1 apply. Posted 03/26/99 (W-SN313426). (0085)

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