USDA, Office of Operations, Procurement Operations Division, Stop 9850, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9850

D -- ON-LNE FINANCIAL/COMMODITY SERVICES POC Tracy L. Bryant, 202-720-7415 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Agricultural Outlook Board intends to renew its on-line financial/commodity services and lease of equipment with FutureSource/Bridge LLC for the period October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000. This service is used to obtain satellite drive news services providing coverage of agricultural commodities. All interested parties capable of providing the same service are encouraged to respond nlt than 10 days from the date of this notice by submitting sufficient technical and cost information. Reponses shall include all related fees (usage, exchange), lease pricing, and agreements. No tel. calls please. Posted 10/25/99 (W-SN394625). (0298)

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