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T -- FOREIGN LANGUAGE (MANDARIN) WRITER SOL n/a POC Contact Point/Contracting Officer: Technical Point of Contacts: Eugene Nojek (202) 619-3651. 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 the preparation of a series of broadcast programs discussing the essential role that an independent and impartial legal system plays in developing a fair society and a successful market economy. VOA envisions a series of ten programs which will provide VOA listeners in China a clear understanding of the basic elements and concepts underlying successful legal institutions and the essentiality of Rule of Law to the creation of a modern society and a market economy. The following criteria, depending on type of contract services, will be used to evaluate prospective contractors: 1.) An excellent knowledge of Chinese and the U.S. legal systems, such as an academic in comparative law. 2.) An ability to present complex issues in China's legal reforms in clear, logical terms that will enhance understanding by VOA listeners. 3.) If programs are prepared in Chinese, fluency in standard Chinese so as to assure appropriateness of materials for broadcast purposes. 4.) 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 Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20547, Attn: Eugene Nojek (202) 619-3651 or fax (202) 619-3765. Information must be received by April 3, 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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