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40 -- ELLSWORTH CABLE SOL 99HQQQ0133 DUE 041599 POC Patricia Goree, Fax 703-648-7901 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request For Quotes (RFQ)# 99HQQQ0133 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 posed RFQ contains a description of the items, 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 3315. Quotes are due at 4:00 p.m. April 15, 1999. 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 acquisition. Numbered note(s) 1 apply. Posted 03/30/99 (W-SN314396). (0089)

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