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38 -- BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICAL LOGGIN TOOL/SYSTEM SOL 99HQQQ0249 DUE 091599 POC pgoree@usgs.gov This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ)# 99HQQQ0249 posted on the 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)/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 3531. Quotes are due at 4:00pm September 15,1999. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1454.212-5 (or5I), Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered Note 1 apply. Posted 09/07/99 (W-SN376772). (0250)

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