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R -- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DUE 012499 POC Raffaela Smith rmsmith@usgs.gov THIS ACQUISITION WILL BE MADE UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD OF $100,000. The U.S. Geolocal Survey intends to make an award to the American Geological Institute for the creation of short science media packages. The stories will contain data information that is maintained by the American Geological Institute and the American Chemical Society. Any vendor who has access to the scientific data maintained by these institutions are invited to provide an affirmative response to this notice. An affirmative response must include, but not limited to, evidence of their ability to obtain the subject data, pricing, references., and any additional information indicating a bona fide ability to meet this requirement. Any potential response must be received by January 24, 1999. Responses must be in writing through e-mail. No telephone calls will be accepted. Posted 01/15/99 (W-SN288552). (0015)

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