U.S. Geological Survey, MS 204, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Va 20192

D -- SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION DUE 041899 POC Patricia Goree, Fax (703) 648-7901 The U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, has a requirement to purchase COHO annual subscription and software maintenance. This request is considered to be proprietary to Avue Technologies, Inc., therefore no solicitation will result from this announcement. Other than full and open competition is authorized pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 2253(c)(1). AWARD WILL BE MADE UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD OF $100,000.00. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Posted 04/09/99 (W-SN318082). (0099)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0013 19990413\D-0002.SOL)