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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOL DACW42-00-R-0004 DUE 063000 POC Renee M. Conn, Contract Specialist, (601)631-5343 The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is soliciting for research and development services involving numerical modeling for water quality, field data collection (biological, chemical, and physical), and laboratory research. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) applicable to this solicitation is 8731. It is anticipated that an indefinite quantity contract will be utilized for award with delivery orders issued as needed. Award will be made for the Base Year with options to renew from year to year not exceed five years. The Government intends to release Solicitation No. DACW42-00-R-0004 on or about 30 May 2000 on the Internet. The Government reserves the right to use only the Internet as notification of amendments to this solicitation. It is the offeror's responsibility to view the Vicksburg Consolidated Conracting Office website frequently (http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/contract/AdvertisedSolicitations.asp?so ltype=rd). A minimum of 30 days from the date of release of this solicitation will be allowed for submission of proposals (reference solicitation document for actual required closing date). All Certified 8(a) firms may submit an offer which shall be considered. Posted 05/08/00 (W-SN452520). (0129)

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