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D -- SOFTWARE UPGRADE SOL 00HQQQ0134 DUE 071000 POC Patricia Goree (703) 648-7396 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcment constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ)# 00HQQQ0134 posted on 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), 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 7372. Quotes are due by 12:00 pm July 10, 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 06/22/00 (W-SN467507). (0174)

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