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19 -- LEASED RESEARCH VESSEL SOL 99HQQQ0179 DUE 062999 POC Patricia Goree, Fax 703/648-7901 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only soliciation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ)# 99HQQQ0179 posted on Electronic Commerce. Details may be viewed on the Departement 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 4499. Quotes are due at 4:00pm June 29, 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 1 apply. Posted 06/17/99 (W-SN344116). (0168)

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