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28 -- DIESEL ENGINES SOL 99HQQQ0238 DUE 083199 POC pgoree@usgs.gov This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ)# 99HQQQ)238 posted on Electronic Commerce. Details may be viewed on the Departement of Interior's Business Opportunities web page at http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. The posted RFQ contains a description of the item(s) 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 ACQUSITION THRESHOLD OF $100,000.00. SIC code for this acquisition is 5084. Quotes are due at 4:00pm August 31, 1999. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1454.212-5 (5I), Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered note(s) 1 apply. Posted 08/18/99 (W-SN369371). (0230)

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