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R -- TRANSLATION SERVICES SOL FSIS-16-W-98 DUE 061998 POC Claudia Andrews The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has a requirement for translation services, on an as needed basis, to and from the following languages: French, Spanish, and English. In addition, translation services will be required during the Codex Alimentarius meeting with foreign government officials in the United States. Turn-around time for translations during the meetings shall be 3 hours. A Firm-Fixed Price contract is contemplated. This requirement is 100-percent set-aside for small business concerns with a 5 point preference given to woman-owned and/or small disadvantaged business concerns. A small business concern is defined for this procurement as SIC code 7389, $5 million. The period of performance for this procurement is one year, with four one-year option periods. Solicitation packages will be available on or around May 20, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. Request for solicitations packages shall be in writing and may be faxed to 202-690-1814. No telephone requests will be honored. (0125)

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