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R -- ADVERTISING SERVICES SOL 52SBNB7C1080 DUE 042297 POC poc:PAUL CATALDO (301)975-6332, C.O. PAULINE MALLGRAVE (301)975-6330 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires contractor services for the development of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) 1997 marketing campaign. MEP is a nationwide system of services and support for smaller manufacturers giving them access to new technologies, resources and expertise through a network of affiliated manufacturing extension centers. The objective of the 1997 marketing campaign is to increase the awareness of MEP among smaller manufacturers, trade associations members and other manufacturing audiences. Services include but are not limited to planning, development of marketing strategy and approaches, media scheduling, creation of print ads for manufacturing journals and other trade publications, and the development of direct mail packages. Monthly progress meetings with MEP personnel are required. Contractor purchase of advertising space is a contract option. The period of performance will be for one year with two one-year renewal options. A geographical restriction applies within a seventy-five mile radius Gaithersburg, Maryland. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business under SIC code 7311, with a size standard of $5M. All responsible small business sources within the geographical area may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. (0084)

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