99--MODIFICATION OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 02ERSA0492

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to negotiate on a sole source basis and award a modification to purchase order 02ERSA0492 to the Byrd Polar Research Center in Columbus, Ohio, for processing NASA LIDAR data, referred to as Digital Elevation Models, or DEMs. The purpose is to provide additional funding and time to process 11 additional DEMs. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and there is no written solicitation for this requirement. This notice will represent the only official notice of this requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination not to continue with this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. Responses must be received by this office at the above address or by fax 703-648-7367 (Attn: David L. Batcheller) or via email ([email protected]) no later than 1:00 p.m. on 2/10/2003. The NAICS code is 531190. The anticipated award date is 2/11/23.