SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANUAL DEVELOPMENT for the JUDICIARY of NORTH AFRICAN COUNTRY in support of the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMERCIAL LAW DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- Notice Date
- 3/5/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary, Commerce Acquisition Solutions, Office of the Secretary Business Solutions, 14th & Constitution Avenue NW Room 6514, Washington, DC, 20230
- ZIP Code
- 20230
- Solicitation Number
- SA1301-03-RQ-0019
- Archive Date
- 4/1/2003
- Point of Contact
- Tiffany Hixson, Director of Commerce Acquisition Solutions, Phone 202-482-2774, Fax 202-482-4988, - Frank Krempa, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 482-0997, Fax (202) 482-4988,
- E-Mail Address
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thixson1@doc.gov, fkrempa@doc.gov
- Description
- NAICS 541199. The United States Department of Commerce, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), seeks contractor support to prepare an intellectual property case manual (Benchbook) for use by the judiciary of a north African country (the Country). The successful contractor will consult with officials of the Country and of the United States of America during the drafting and editing stages of preparation. The completed Benchbook will set out all relevant laws, decrees, orders, and regulations that protect intellectual property (IP) rights in the Country. Consultation with judges of the Country and the of United States, IP officials and other experts of law and intellectual property is required. At least thirty work days in the Country is required. It is anticipated that work in the Country will commence on April 15, 2003. The United States Department of Commerce will own any and all copyright, and all derived rights, associated with the Benchbook. Furthermore, the contractor will be prohibited from providing or disseminating any information on his/her work to any individual or entity unless specifically authorized and advised by CLDP. A brief final report describing accomplishments achieved and contacts made during performance of the contract will be required. The brief final report must also contain specific recommendations for updating the Benchbook and provisions for future technical assistance. Respondent Criteria. Fluency in English and French, including technical terminology in commerce, law, economics, and government policy; ability to travel outside of the United States of America; ability to travel to north Africa; United States citizenship; prior experience working with north Africans or other Francophones on technical assistance projects; knowledge of U.S. and international intellectual property laws, some knowledge of the Countrys legal system; and, computer resources and skills that enable efficient electronic transmissions of large volumes of data domestically and internationally. Response Requirements. Interested contractors are requested to submit a brief capability statement (not to exceed five (5) pages) which comprehensives addresses each criterion set forth above. Cost and technical proposals are not required and will not be considered at this time. The Government will review and evaluate timely received capability statements and those contractors who meet the Respondent Criteria will be deemed qualified. The Government will then furnish each qualified contractor with a draft copy of the Statement of Work, source selection criteria and proposal instructions. The Government may enter into discussions with qualified contractors after receipt of capability statements and after receipt of proposals. If the Contracting Officer determines that such discussions are necessary, the Government will notify qualified contractors of the date/time for such discussions. The discussions may include all aspects of the capability statements and proposals. For the sake of clarity, the Government may communicate with qualified contractors at any point during evaluation of the capability statements and proposal evaluation process. The Government also reserves the right to award without discussions at the Contracting Officer's discretion. Contract Type and Period of Performance. The Government anticipates issuing a Purchase Order for a firm-fixed price that will require the contractor to complete the assignment within 120 days of Purchase Order award. It is expected that the Purchase Order will be awarded on or about April 1, 2003. Additional Information. Compliance with protocol between the governments of the Country and the United States of America in connection with performance of the Contract will be required. Qualified contractors will be briefed on the protocols and security requirements. The protocols and security requirements are not available for public dissemination. Qualified candidates who have been provided with the protocol and security information will be forbidden from disclosing the terms, content and procedures of the protocol and security. Furthermore, while in the County, the contractor will be representing the Commercial Law Development Program, the U.S. Department of Commerce and, by extension, the United States Government. The contractor will therefore be required to adhere to all applicable ethics codes in effect in their respective jurisdictions and professions and contractors who are Federal employees also must adhere to applicable federal conflict of interest statutes and standards of conduct. Response Requirements. Interested contractors must submit three (3) copies of her/his capability statement on or before 03/17/03. The capability statements must specifically and comprehensively address the Respondent Criteria and be submitted in writing. The address to which Capability Statements must be addressed and sent is: Tiffany T. Hixson, Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 6512, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230. Electronic (e-mail) versions of the Capability Statements must be in Microsoft Word format and sent to thixson1@doc.gov. All Capability Statements must be sent to assure receipt by the Government on or before 5:00 p.m., 5:00 March 17, 2003.
- Record
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