US International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436

R -- REPORT CONVERSION SERVICES FOR POSTING ON WEB SITE DUE 041597 POC Debi Kearns, Contract Specialist, (202) 205-2736. This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) synopsis. The U.S. International Trade Commission provides the following information to do a MARKET RESEARCH in order to identify sources who possess the capability and experience related to the following service. THIS IS NOT AN INDICATION THE USITC INTENDS TO CONTRACT FOR THIS SERVICE. A formal solicitation does not exist at this time. This survey is for information only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This US International Trade Commission is seeking information on sources and capabilities for the tasks of converting investigation reports to a format suitable for posting on a Web site. The reports average about 100 pages, and are currently produced largely in WordPerfect format, but incorporate tables from Lotus 1-2-3 or other software, and minor hardcopy (e.g., a photocopy of a Federal Register notice as an appendix to the report.) Typically, the ITC issues about 50 reports a year. The ITC requires a turnaround time of 24 hours (1 workday) for delivery of the coverted documents. The ITC requires the conversion to be checked for quality and that errors not be intoduced during conversion. The ITC is in the process of reviewing options for Web-based formats. The ITC is considering HTML with, for example, a hypertext table of contents, downloadable digital documents (i.e., Wordperfect), or PDF based on scanning in the final printed report. The USITC's Web site is currently maintained in-house and may be viewed at www.usitc.gov. Information requested includes (1) a brief summary of experience in similar work, (2) standard services that most closely fit this requirement, (3) references from past or present customers for similar work, and (4) size of business. Submission will be accepted in writing only. The ITC will accept no telephonic information. Mail information to: Ms. Debi Kearns, US International Trade Commission, Procurement Division, Room 413, 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0091)

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