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19 -- CHARTER OF RESEARCH VESSEL SOL 99HQQQ00141 DUE 042999 POC Patricia Goree Fax 703/648-7901 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items. This announcement consitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ)# 99HQQQ0141 posted on Electronic Commerce. Details may be viewed on the Department of Interior's Business Opportunities Web Page a 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 ACQUISITION THRESHOLD OF $100,000.00. SIC CODE FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS 7999. Quotes are due at 4:00pm April 29, 1999. 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(s)1 apply. Posted 04/14/99 (W-SN320225). (0104)

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