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R -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR EXPORT PROMOTION PARTNERSHIPS SOL NAAW3100-6-30152 POC Annita L. Wimbish, Contract Specialist; Marguerite G. Brown, Contracting Officer; (301) 713-0829 The Office of Domestic Operations (ODO), is a unit of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS), within Commerce's International Trade Administration. ODO operates the Export Assistance Center (EAC) network, a system of export and trade finance counselling and support offices in 85+ commercial centers and major business areas throughout the U.S. The EACs are chartered to provide export consulting services to New- to-Export/New-to-Market clients (principally small-medium sized businesses) integrating strategic planning, market research, export finance guidance, and a variety of information products and services to meet client-specific needs and circumstances. The Office of Domestic Operations wishes to initiate and operate ''Trade Promotion Partnerships'' with non-federal (i.e. State and Local Government; Regional, private, academic, research and other institutions) organizations intended to share and leverage resources on behalf of small-medium sized exporting firms.The Office of Domestic Operations (ODO) is seeking information and expressions from organizations demonstrating capability to form, and contribute within, an Export Promotion Partnership active in one or more of the above areas. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement addressing ability(ies) to: (1) develop information technology tools and applications to package and delivery trade data and information to small-medium sized businesses seeking to export; (2) participate in educational and awareness programs intended to increase small-medium sized business interest in exporting; (3) plan and support trade events including conferences, seminars, and expositions, intended to promote interest of U.S. products and/or services in world markets; and (4) develop and deliver trade information products such as directories, agent/distributor listings, reference materials, and the like.**------------------------------------------------------------- The actual published form will appear different due to the type-setting process used to create the publication. Other modifications to the style may be made at the publisher's discretion. (0205)

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