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B -- SITE SURVEY DATA BANK SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE OCEAN DRILLING PROGRAM SOL JOI-R-97-1 DUE 011497 POC Sue Siegel, (202) 232-3900, extension 238, Director of Contracts & Grants, Patricia Williams, (202) 232-3900, extension 237. Site Survey Data Bank Support Services subcontract in support of the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP). The ODP is an international partnership of scientists and research institutions organized to explore the structure and history of the Earth beneath the ocean basins. JOI has a prime contract with the National Science Foundation for the management and operation of the ODP. Any offers accepted through this RFP will result in a cost reimbursement subcontract under the Prime Contract. The subcontract period is anticipated to be 10/01/98-09/30/03. Competition is limited to Joint Oceanographic Institutions for Deep Earth Sampling (JOIDES) institutions, or other entities familiar with ODP Site Survey Data Bank operations, to ensure that background expertise, and resources available to operate ODP Site Survey Data Bank Support Services are maintained. When calling, be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. See Note 9. Responsible organizations may submit a proposal which shall be considered by JOI. Requests for copies of the solicitation may be submitted to the individuals listed at 11. By mail or by FAX (202) 265-4409. (0344)

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