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D -- COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES SOL 99HQQQ0041 DUE 113098 POC Linda Queern, fax 703/648-7901 WEB: blank, http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. E-MAIL: blank, blank. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ) #99HQQQ0041 posted on Electronic Commerce. Details may be viewed on the Department 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. THIS ACQUISITION WILL BE MADE UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD OF $100,000. SIC code for this acquisition is 7379. Quotes are due by close of business on November 30, 1998. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1454.212-5 I, Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered Note 1 apply. Posted 11/19/98 (W-SN273082). (0323)

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