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Z -- CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SOL 99HQQQ0231 DUE 082099 POC Karen L. Staubs, Purchasing Agent (703) 648-7393 WEB: 99HQQQ0231/CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, http://ideasec.er.usgs.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items. This announcement consistutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request for Quotes (RFQ) number 99HQQQ0231 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. 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 1542. Quotes are due on Friday, August 20,1999 by Close of Business. The provision at 1452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 1454.212-5 (or 5I), Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Posted 08/09/99 (W-SN365346). (0221)

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