U.S. Marshals Service, Business Services Division, 600 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

R -- APPRAISAL SERVICES DUE 030200 POC Carolyn Hendrick (202) 353-8350 E-MAIL: Carolyn.Hendrick@usdoj.gov, Carolyn.Hendrick@usdoj.gov. Description: This is a Market Survey/Sources Sought Announcement. The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is seeking to identify potential commercial sources to provide appraisal services for seized and forfeited property. I.e., jewelry, loose stones and gems collector coins/currency, fine art, sculptures, paintings, collectibles, and antiques for 94 USMS districts located throughout the continental United States, its possessions and territories. The USMS is requesting proposals detailing possible methods of providing national appraisal services. This is a SOURCES Sought Announcement Only. Potential sources are invited to submit IN WRITING, information how their company can meet the requirement. Responses shall include the business size and status (SIC 7389: Size standard of $5 million), and any laws and regulations unique to this requirement. There is no solicitation available at this time. Acknowledgment of receipt will not be issued, nor will respondents be notified of the results of the evaluation of the data received. Responses are required no later than March 2, 2000. All interested sources should submit responses to Carolyn Hendrick, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at: Carolyn.Hendrick@usdoj.gov or fax at (202) 353-8350. Posted 02/18/00 (W-SN427048). (0049)

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