Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

R -- TRANSCRIBING SERVICES SOL S-OPRAQ-98-R-0067 DUE 061598 POC Harry E. Lundy, (703) 875-6014; Fax (703) 875-6085 WEB: State Department Acquisition Web Site, http://www.statebuy.inter.net/q8r67.htm. E-MAIL: Transcribing Services, harry.e.lundy@dos.us-state.gov. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Spokesman and Office of Press Relations has a requirement for transcribing services involving a contractor providing labor, equipment and materials necessary to transcribe speeches, remarks, briefings, meetings, news conferences, toasts and responses to dignitaries, news reports or portions of broadcast programs, any and all other related services. The transcribing services will be required in a variety of settings and locations; anywhere in the country, outdoors, indoors, United Nations, Military Installations, press offices, etc. Travel is required and may include overseas travel. A pool of transcribers shall be maintained as a necessary resource which may be increased or decreased by the Government. Availability to provide the transcribing services shall be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contract type contemplated is an Indefinite Quantity. The contract period is slated for a base year with the option to extend the contract 4 times, each for one year, and an option to extend the contract again up to six months. This procurement is a 100% Set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The Government plans to issue the solicitation at the following Internet address LINKURL: http://www.statebuy.inter.net/q8r67.htm. All firms wishing to receive a copy should provide their E-mail address to the Contract Specialist indicated herein at the following Internet address: harry.e.lundy@dos.us- state.gov. Interested firms will be notified by E-mail when the solicitation is released. Firms requiring assistance in using the Internet should contact Stuart Toleman at the following Internet address: stuart.c.toleman@ dos.us-state.gov or by phone at (703) 516-1694 or Fax (703) 875-6155. Firms that insist on receving a paper copy of the solicitation will be sent a copy via regular mail, and no extensions will be provided as a result of mail delays. See Note 24. (0124)

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