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R -- OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE USA NATIONAL PAVILION, PARIS AIR SHOW SOL 52-DKTA-8-90039 DUE 032798 POC Joel Perlroth, 301-713-0829 x121 WEB: Paris Air Show -- 52DKTA-8-90039, http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, joel.l.perlroth@noaa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No.: 52-DKTA-8-90039 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-03. This RFP is being conducted under full and open competition. The SIC Code is 7389, the size standard is $5.0 Million dollars. The complete solicitation along with all questions and answers will also be posted at the following web site: http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML The closing date for solicitation No. 52-DKTA-8-90039 is March 27, 1998, AT 1:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME. The solicitation document is an Adobe Acrobat file. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat go to the following site to download your free copy of the reader: http://www.adobe.com In addition, offerors should access the solicitation page referenced prior to submission of offers to determine if the solicitation has been amended. Offerors who download solicitations from the Internet Page assume responsibility for obtaining any amendments to a solicitation. Your written response to any solicitation must include acknowledgment of receipt of any amendments. Offerors may submit written questions requesting information or clarification of the RFP requirements through March 11, 1998 AT 3:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME to allow the program office adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all offerors prior to closing date and time set for receipt of proposals. Only written questions will receive a response. Questions may be faxed to Joel Perlroth at 301-713-0809. Requirement Description: The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the following Statement of Work/Specifications for the USA National Pavilion at the 1999 Paris Air Show, from about May 15-June 25, 1999. This award will cover the 1999 USA National Pavilion; and include an option for the 2001 USA National Pavilion. The Paris Air Show (the "Air Show") is the most prestigious show in the world for the aerospace industry, attracting exhibitors, buyers, agents, distributors, and potential investors from all over the world. Since 1915, the Air Show has been organized and operated on a biennial basis (odd- numbered years) by the Salons Internationaux de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace (the "Salon"), a French quasi-governmental entity. In 1997, the Air Show featured almost 1,900 exhibitors or groups of exhibitors, from approximately 45 countries, at its location at Le Bourget Airport outside of Paris. The USA National Pavilion (the "Pavilion") has been a major export showcase for the U.S. aerospace community. Following the 1995 Air show, the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) decided to partially privatize the 1997 Pavilion. While USDOC continues to sponsor the Pavilion, its organization and management were handled by a private show organizer with a staff member of USDOC's Office of Aerospace overseeing the contract. In addition to managing the contract, USDOC maintained the responsibilities of providing support for official delegations visiting the Pavilion, securing the President's personal representative to the show and formulating his schedule and those of senior USDOC officials, and organizing and staffing both an Aerospace Products Literature Center (APLC) and a Business Information Office within the Pavilion. The Pavilion has, and will continue to have, a strong governmental character. Historically, federal agencies such as NASA, DOT, NOAA, FAA and DOD have exhibited at the Pavilion and taken part in promoting U.S. products and technology and we expect that to again be the case in 1999 and 2001. The President has also designated a representative to the show and we expect that practice to continue. U.S. Government officials, such as the Secretaries of Commerce, Transportation, and Defense, have made public appearances at the Pavilion, and foreign government officials have paid ceremonial and courtesy visits. The U.S. Ambassadors have hosted large receptions at the Ambassador's residence. Administrative Information: CBDs -- <http://cbdnet.gpo.gov/&;gt; FAR Table of Contents -- http://www.arnet.gov/far/97-03/html/toc.html#top Proposals must be submitted in writing and signed by an authorized individual of the company. The Government will not accept electronic, telegraphic, facsimile, or telephonic proposals. FAR Provision 52.212-1, entitled "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items", applies to this solicitation. There are no addendas. Award will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror whose bid is technically acceptable and whose offer represents the best value to the Government. The Government intends to make one award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, entitled "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items", with its proposal. FAR Clause 52.212-4, entitled "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to FAR 52.212-4. FAR Clause 52.212-5, entitled "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items," applies to this acquisition. With respect to the additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.225-35, 52.222-36 (Department of Commerce Deviation), and 52.222-37. Other than as stated above, there will be no further terms and conditions. This acquisition is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. (0058)

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