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F -- DRILLING SERVICES SOL 99HQQQ0066 DUE 122498 POC lqueern@usgs.gov This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ) #99HQQQ0066 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 electonic 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. SIC code for this acquisition is 1781. Quotes are due at 5:00pm, December 24, 1998. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instruction to Offerors, and 1454.212-5 (or 5I), Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Posted 12/14/98 (W-SN280173). (0348)

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