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B -- DATA AND SAMPLE COLLECTION FOR ANALYSIS SOL 99HQQQ0140 DUE 041699 POC pgoree@usgs.gov This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotation (RFQ#) 99HQQQ)140 posted on Electronic Commerce. Details may be viewed on the Department's of Interior's Business Opportunities Web page at http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. The posted RFQ contains a description of the item(s)/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 7389. Quotes are due at 12:00pm April 16, 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 1apply. Posted 04/08/99 (W-SN317622). (0098)

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