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40 -- ELLSWORTH CABLE SOL 99HQQQ0154 DUE 050799 POC Patricia Goree fax (703) 648-7901 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items. This announcement consitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request for Quotes (RFQ)# 99HQQQ0154 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 item(s), 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 be issued. THIS ACQUISITION WILL BE MADE UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD OF $100,000.00. SIC code for this acquisition is 3315. quotes are due at 12:00pm May 7, 1999. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1454.212-5 (or 5I), Contract terms and conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered note(s) 1 apply. Posted 04/22/99 (W-SN323426). (0112)

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