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R -- FEDLINK INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SERVICES DELIVERY ORDER SOL DCLV/DS POC Tony Lembo, Contract Specialist The Library of Congress intends to issue a delivery order against an existing Basic Ordering Agreement to renew a subscription with Dialog Corporation -- Data-Star for the continued use and access of their database by Department of Commerce, Library & Information Services, Washington, DC, (DCLV). Data-Star a service of the Dialog Corporation, offers a wide range of services including: DataStar -- a collection of over 300 databases with a concentration in international business, medicine, healthcare, science, and technology. Over 50 of these databases are available only on the DataStar System. TradStat -- a worldwide trade statistics database, covering almost 90 percent of world trade. It provides official government import/export information on all reported commodities traded by Europe, U.S., Canada, South America, and the Far East. Focus -- a menu-driven system for end users unfamiliar with online searching. The Official Airline Guide (OAG) -- The world's largest provider oftravel information including scheduled flight information, fares, seat availability, hotel details, etc. Online access is provided to other vendors, particularly FizTechnik, a European vendor specializing in engineering and industrial management information. Service will be continued through September 30, 2000. WRITTEN RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE PRICES AND TECHNICAL DATA SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE CAPABILITY. No telephone calls will be accepted. No award will be based on any offer or proposal received in response to this notice. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. (See Note 22). REF: DCLV/DS Posted 11/29/99 (W-SN403895). (0333)

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