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R -- PATENT ATTORNEY SOL 00HQQQ0173 DUE 082900 POC Patricia Goree (703) 648-7396 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under 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 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 8111. Quotes are due 4:00pm 8/29/00. The provisions at 1452.212-1, Instructions of Offerors, and 1454.212-5 (or 5I), Contract Terms and Conditions, as they appear in the RFQ apply to this acquisition. Numbered Notes 1 apply. Posted 08/14/00 (W-SN485776). (0227)

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