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T -- ENGLISH MODERATOR SOL n/a POC Contact Point/Contracting Officer: Technical Point of Contacts: Eugene Nojek Fax (202)619-3765. Contracting Officer: Claudette Swann Voice of America, the Government's international radio and television broadcast organization, broadcasts to an international audience in English and 52 other languages. The Chinese Branch of the Voice of America seeks proposals for a series of broadcast programs discussing key issues in the U.S.-China relationship for broadcast in Chinese. Each program should illuminate a specific issue in the relationship through critical discussion and debate involving personalities recognized as authorities in the field. The personalities should be drawn from government, academia, journalism, business and other fields such as religion and human rights. While working closely with Chinese Branch managers, the contractor shall also be responsible for coordinating assignments with other expert panelists and for forming discussion groups appropriate for each topic. Each program shall have a moderator and two or more discussants. Under this format, the moderator shall open the program with a summary of the issue to be discussed, and then call on the discussants to make opening statements outlining their positions on the issues. The moderator will then ask questions critical of the different positions espoused to stimulate discussion. Each program shall be approximately one hour in length and may be conducted in either English or Chinese Mandarin. The contractor shall coordinate each program with Chinese Branch studio recording schedules. Proposals may include up to 24 programs. The following criteria, depending on type of contract services, will be used to evaluate prospective contractors: 1.) Extensive knowledge of China and its history, culture, politics, economy and society. 2.) An understanding of U.S. policies and demonstrated knowledge of key issues in the U.S.-China relationship. 3.) Recognition in the intellectual communities of both the U.S. and China as an informed observer on issues in the U.S.-China relationship and a reputation for balance in expressing views on those issues. 4.) An ability to present complex issues in the U.S.-China relationship in clear, logical terms that will enhance understanding by listeners in China. 5.) An ability to attract as discussants leading personalities whose expertise on issues in the U.S.-China relationship will reflect informed opinion on and enhance listener understanding of those issues. 6.)An ability to establish, in consultation with Chinese Branch managers, a schedule for production of the series and to maintain that schedule. Individuals having the ability to furnish these services should write or fax required information above to: International Broadcasting Bureau, Voice of America, Chinese Branch, Room 2600, 330 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20547, Attn: Eugene Nojek, fax number (202)619-3765. Information must be received by March 13, 1998. Prospective contractors shall be evaluated using the criteria identified above. The Contracting Officer shall provide qualified individuals with a copy of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) when requirements are identified. Contract rates/fee for services will be negotiated based upon individual's experience, background and other qualifications as specified above. (0070)

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