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B -- TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO PREPARE A MINING AND ECONOMIC FEASIBALITY STUDY BASED UPON DATA AVAILABLE ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF CAOL RESOURCES OF ARMENIA DUE 061199 POC Diane Peters, fax 703-648-7901 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, fpeters@usgs.gov. The U.S. Geological Survey (AUSGS) has a requirement for service to prepare a mining and economic feasibility study based upon data available on the current status of coal resources of Armenia. THE USGS ANTICIPATES AWARDING THE PURCHASE ORDER TO DOUG HUBER, MINING ENGINEER, he has experience with the Armenia coals deposit(s) in question, and he has also performed an in-depth mining feasibility study of another coals deposit in Armenia. Due to his previous experience in Armenia he has developed an excellent understanding of the deposits, the geographical situation, geology, the needs of the country, and a unique perspective on the economics of Armenia's coal deposits. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY; no formal RFQ will be available. An affirmative response must include, but not be limited to offered products, price lists, warranties, and any additional information indicating a bona fide ability to meet this requirement. All responses must be received in this office within 10 calendar days from the date this publication first appears. All responses must be in writing, no telephone requests will be accepted. Posted 06/02/99 (W-SN338283). (0153)

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