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66 -- DISPERSIVE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETER SOL 00HQQQ0159 DUE 080200 POC Patricia Goree (703)648-7396 This is a combined synopsis/soliciation for commerical items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ)# 00HQQQ0159 posted on Electronic Commerce. Details may be viewed on the Department of Interior's Business Opportunity Web Page at http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. The posed RFQ contains a description of the items, quantity and 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 3826. Quotes are due at 12:00am August 2, 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 07/20/00 (W-SN476913). (0202)

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