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66 -- CARBON COULOMETER SYSTEM SOL 00HQQQ0127 DUE 061600 POC Patricia Goree (703) 648-7396 This is a combine synopsis/solicitation for commerical items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ)# 00HQQQ0127 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 3826. Quotes are due at 4:00pm June 16,2000. The provisions 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 acquisiton. Numbered Note 1 apply. Posted 06/01/00 (W-SN460654). (0153)

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