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U -- TRAINING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATIONS SOL 38-M-APHIS-98 DUE 021698 POC Jeanne V. Lewis @ 612-370-2109 E-MAIL: awalker, awalker@aphis.usda.gov. The USDA, Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS), Office of Organization and Professional Development (OPD), in Riverdale, Maryland, intends to acquire an estimated one 32 hour skill based Intercultural Communication and Negotiation training for APHIS Senior Executives to be held June 16th thru 19, 1998 and August 1998. The June training seminar will be held in Riverdale, MD, and the August seminar location, if required, has not be determined. A training facility and equipment will be provided. A fixed price contract. A F.O.B. destination. The solicitation to be released on or about January 16, 1998. For a copy of the solicitation, submit written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to "Contracting Section" at 612-370-2106. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. A limited number of solicitations will be issued for this procurement, with priority given to firmson our established bidders list. Firms which do not receive a copy of this solicitation will receive a Solicitation Mailing List Application, Standard Form 129. Upon receipt of a completed application, we will add your name to our bidders list for consideration for a 1-year period after date of submission. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. The focus of the seminar will be on Mexican and Latin American Culture-specific information and emphasize historical, economical, agricultural factors that have influenced values and styles. (0365)

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