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D -- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SOL 00HQQQ0076 DUE 032100 POC Patricia Goree (703) 648-7396 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for software development, maintenance and documentation of a WWW-to-Z39.50 protocol translation module for platform-independent use in internet information server and Apache web servers in support of the Geospatial Metadata (GEO) and GILS Profiles of Z39.50. (2) Software development, maintenance and documentation of a Z39.50 client component for search of servers supporting the Geospatial Metadata (GEO) and GILS Profiles of Z39.50. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ)# 00HQQQ0076 posted on Electronic Commerce. Details may be viewed on the Department's of Interior's Business Opportunities Web page at http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. The posted RFQ contains a description of the 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 ACQUSITION THRESHOLD OF $100,000.00. SIC Code for this acquisition is 7371. Quotes are due at 4:00pm March 21, 2000. 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 03/06/00 (W-SN431590). (0066)

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