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D -- G-7 INFORMATION SOCIETY SME PROJECT SOL 52SBNB7C1058 POC Patrick Staines, (301) 975-6335/C.O. Sandra Febach The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) has been designated by the G-7 as coordinator of theme 10, sub-theme 3, "testbeds for electronic data interchange/electronic commerce." NIST intends to purchase services as "Head of Delegation" of the G-7 Information Society Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Project. The project has electronic interchange of global information projects of importance to NIST/Information Technology Labratory. The project is driven by the explicit needs of SMEs, and builds on existing activities and organizations to the extent that this is possible. It supports initiatives aimed at filling the SME information gap, promotes the use of electronic information networks by SMEs, and encourages the private sector to develop and demonstrate interoperable electronic collaborative working marketing a trade that will rapidly and significantly increase efficiency and global trade. NIST intends to purchase these services on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 from Mr. James A. Johnson, Rockville MD. Required services include: Monitor, manage, and lead the G-7 Electronic Commerce SME work for the United States; ensure progression of registration of SME Electronic Commerce testbeds/pilot projects; review all G-7 testbeds/pilot project submissions and thus ensure accuracy and validity; coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) to ensure adequate management of SME Electronic Commerce Registration; provide preliminary planning and support in preparation for U.S. representation and participation at the G-7 Electronic Commerce working group and the summit on Electronic Commerce to be held in Bonn, Germany, in April 1997; answer public inquiries on the SME Electronic Commerce Theme 10, sub-theme 3. Period of performance is date-of-award through October 31, 1997. Option period covers the period of November 1, 1997 through July 31, 1998. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses received as a result ofthis notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fullfill the requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. A solicitation is not available. See Numbered Note 22. (0361)

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