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R -- GLOBE PROGRAM TEACHER WORKSHOPS POC Cheryl A. Sivertsen, Contract Specialist 301/713-0829 ext. 205 E-MAIL: Click here to e-mail the Contract Specialist, Cheryl.A.Sivertsen@NOAA.GOV. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking contractors to provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to host Teacher workshops at various locations throughout the United States in support of the GLOBE Program Teacher Workshops. The GLOBE program is a hands-on environmental science and education program that unites students, educators, and scientists from around the world in studying the global environment. Workshops are to be held in CO, PA, SC, KS, ME/NH/VT/MA/CN/RI, FL, OH, CA (North of San Jose and South of San Jose), OR/WA, NM, and TX, at various times between October 1997 through January 1998, with five (5) options for future workshops during the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 1998, and Spring and Summer of 1999. The government anticipates making multiple awards through the use of full and open competition utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the above described services. The SIC code is 8741. The size standard is $5.0M. Firm-fixed price awards will be made based on a best value basis, giving due consideration to technical and cost factors. The Request for Quotes will be issued on or about July 15, 1997. The closing date will be July 29, 1997 with awards shortly thereafter. All requests for copies of the RFQ must be in writing or by FAX to 301/713-0809. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. (0178)

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