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B -- COLLECT, ANALYZE, AND TRANSLATE OPEN SOURCE INFORMATION POC Contact, Michael Patrom, 202/231-2159/Contracting Officer, A.T. Bewick, 202/231-8459 Non-personal services to collect, analyze, translate, and disseminate open source information pertaining to the China defense industry. Information will be gathered from sources such as newspapers and magazines and information of potential importance will be compiled and forwarded with conclusions and summaries to the Agency. Services will also entail providing insights into developments of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)and Chinese defense industrial matters as well as preparing studies on a wide variety of military and political topics. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. The solicitation will be available for release on July 24, 1998. A copy of the solicitation may be requested via facsimile (202)231-3368 or (202)231-2831.***** Posted 07/08/98. (0189)

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