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66 -- ACOUSTIC CURRENT METER SOL 99HQQQ0071 DUE 010499 POC Ms. Heather R. Williams, fax (703) 648-7901 WEB: Click here to view the U.S. Geological Surveys' Electronic, http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, hrwilliams@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) # 99HQQQ0071 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, 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 3823. Quotes are due at midnight on 4 Jan 99. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1452.212-5 DEV, Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered Notes 1 and 25 apply. Posted 12/16/98 (W-SN280858). (0350)

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