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U -- MICRONESIAN DIPLOMATIC TRAINING PROGRAM DUE 112996 POC Contact P. Patten, 703-302-6770, Contracting Officer The U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service Institute (FSI), School of Professional Studies (SPS), the Micronesian Diplomatic Training Program (MDTP) seeks an individual to manage the MDTP for Fiscal Year 1997 (On or about Dec. 2, 1996 throughSeptember 30, 1997). Background: The MDTP is an ongoing diplomatic training program mandates by the implementing legislation between the Compacts of Free Association with the Reputlic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM), and the Republic of Palau. Under the legislation, the MDTP is administered by the FSI of the Dept. of State and funded by the Department of Interior. MDTP training for the RMI and the FSM began in 1988 and has continued on an annual basis sincethat time. Training for Palau began in December of 1994, shortly after the implementation of the Compact with that Pacific nation. Training is expected to continue at least through 2001, the year that the Compacts with the RMI and the FSM are due toterminate. The MDTP is administered out of FSI/SPS. The SPS Associate Dean supervises the MDTP Director. Contractor Responsibilities: The Director of MDTP shall have the following responsibilities: 1) Direct the day-to-day operation of the MDTPincluding responding to all inquiries, correspondence, etc.; 2) Oversee the development of the curiculum for the training agenda; 3) Design specialized training modules for MDTP courses; 4) Conduct liaison with the three nations eligible for MDTPtraining; the FSM, RMI and Palau; 5) Conduct personally the training in the basic diplomatic tradecraft subjects; 6) Prepare all necessary documentation to let contracts for MDTP activities; serve as liaison for these activities; 7) Maintain thefinancial records of the MDTP including the preparation of financial reports and plans and reimbursement reqeusts required by the Department of Interior; 8) Conduct liaison with the International and Territorial Affairs in the Dept of Interior, theoffice responsible for the MDTP in that Government agency; 9) Coordinate and prepare all travel documentation (Travel Authorization Requests, Travel Advance Requests, etc.) for all MDTP training activities; 10) Prepare all necessary reports concerningMDTP activities, including an annual report on the progress of the activity; 11) Maintain liaison with appropriate offices in the Dept. of State (EAP/PIA) and US Embassies in Majuro, RMI, Kolonia, FSM, and Koror, Palau. Criteria for Selection: (1)Knowledge of the Pacific, the cultures of the areas, and the countries eligible for MDTP training (FSM, RMI, Palau) - 30 percent; (2) Experience in design and delivery of diplomatic training, including experiential teaching methodology - 30 percent;(3) Demonstrated experience in all aspects of Diplomatic Practice - 20 percent; (4) Price - 20 percent. This is a simplified acquisition for a base year plus possibly one option year and is a small business set-aside. All interested small businesssources responding to this RFQ must do so no later than Nov. 29, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., quoting an hourly rate and addressing all the evaluation criteria listed above. POC: P. Patten (Phone: 703-302-6770 or Fax: 703-302-7227).(0319)

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