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66 -- STEEL MEASURING TAPES SOL 98HQSS1002 DUE 022798 POC Karen Staubs (703) 648-7372 (Contact) Maggie Russell (703) 648-7366 (CO) The announcement in the Commerce Business Daily of January 6, 1998 of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) requirement for black, carbon steel tapes is amended to delete the reference to Note 26. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Commercial Acquisition Procedures. (0021)

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