5/16/2005

IN REPLY

REFER TO:	Contract No.:

Notification of Intent to Exercise Option

Project Title:

ATTN:

Dear :

The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the Government's intent to exercise Option #.

This notification DOES NOT commit the Government to exercise the pre-priced option nor does it in any manner obligate Government funds against the subject contract.

If the option is exercised by the Government, it will be accomplished via a unilateral modification. The modification will specifically identify the new contract period of performance, and contract amount.

If you have any questions, please contact at .

Sincerely,

Contracting Officer

USDA/ARS/AFM/APD/AB

Agricultural Research Service

Research, Education and Economics

United States Department of Agriculture

ARS

2005-05-16