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B -- TRANS. OF FOR. & ENG. LANGUAGE DOC. SOL F33600-99-R-0006 DUE 010499 POC For copy,, For additional information contact B. Berrien/Pkwrb/ [937]257-5666 The National Air Intelligence Center (NAIC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is contemplating a five year, dual-award contract to provide NAIC with translations of scientific and technical information from foreign languages into English and from English into foreign languages. This translation effort will primarily entail the processing of open-source foreign language material; however, translation of classified material (Secret and Confidential) will also be required. The material to be translated may consist of various journals, newspapers, monographs, books, and other types of substantive documents published in 46 foreign languages. The translations will be submitted on magnetic media. The anticipated total translation volume may be from 1,250,000 to 75,000,000 foreign words. Language mix will vary as well as weekly and monthly volume. Potential sources must provide (1) evidence of previous experience in the translation of scientific and technical (S&T) information from foreign languages into English and from English into foreign languages; (2) evidence of the ability to obtain Secret personnel and facility clearances in accordance with the Industrial Security Manual (DOD 5220.22M) by contract award; (3) evidence of TEMPEST capability; (4) demonstrate the ability to perform 51% of all work to be levied under this contract. All responses will be evaluated against the criteria listed in this announcement. Limit responses to five pages or less. Foreign participation is not authorized. Interested sources should submit their response within 30 days after publication of this synopsis. This acquisition has been designated a small business set-aside. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisiion. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors, when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use the Ombudsman. Routine communication should proceed to ASC/PKWRB, WPAFB, OH, 45433-6503. (937)257-3215, Oetershm@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. The Ombudsman is Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SYI at (937) 255-9095, stephen.plaisted@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil. ASC/PKWRB The approximate issue/response date will be 04 DEC 1998. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Posted 11/20/98 (I-SN273603). (0324)

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