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A -- TOPONYMIC RESEARCH/CARTOGRAPH APPLICATION FOR THE GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF TEXAS SOL 99HQSS0034 DUE 090299 POC Amanda Goodwin 703/648-7372 (contact), Maggie Russell, 703/648-6366 (CO) E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer, mrussell@usgs.gov. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to issue a solicitation for the Phase II Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) research effort for the southern portion of Texas. The southern portion of Texas is defined as the entire state from latitude N310000 (31 degrees latitude North) South to the Mexican border. This effort shall include extensive and often complex tononymic research from primary sources and secondary materials including maps, texts, and charts. The expected performance period is 48 months. Offerors must demonstrate expertise in toponymic research and cartographic application of geographic names. Of paramount importance is a demonstrated access to primary and local sources for compilation of information. Cost sharing is encouraged. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Requests for Solicitation No. 99HQSS0034 must be in writing. Requests may also be made by facsimile to (703) 648-7901 (telephone confirmation is recommened). No telephone requests will not be honored. Subject to the availability of funds. See numbered Note 26. Posted 07/16/99 (W-SN355076). (0197)

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