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R -- PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING (PAEMST) PROGRAM SOL CPO 99-007 POC Jeff S. Leithead, 703/306-1242 WEB: Use the WEB site above to download a copy of the RFP, http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/cpo/contract/sol.htm. E-MAIL: Use the e-mail address above to contact the Contracting, jleithea@nsf.gov. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals to provide support for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. Since 1983, the National Science Foundation (NSF), has funded and managed the program of PAEMST on behalf of the White House. PAEMST needs a comprehensive contractor to administer those aspects of the Program not remaining with NSF. These include: on-site logistical support for letters and mass mailings; maintaining all program databases; keeping the website updated; logistical support for the recognition events; creation of an advertising and media campaign; and design of all program publications (poster, brochure, Biography Book, invitations, programs). There are currently 216 teachers recognized annually through the Presidential Awardees Program. The awardees and their guests (432 total) are brought to Washington, DC for an Awards Week celebration, for which the selected contractor will provide all logistical support. NSF anticipates awarding a two or three year base contract with options to extend the contract up to five years. All potential offerors should download the solicitation from the following Website: (http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/cpo/contract/sol.htm). It is anticipated that the solicitation will be available on or about December 22, 1998. All amendments to the solicitation will also be included at the Web site noted above. To receive all other special notices and other communications regarding this solicitation that may not be available on the Web Site and to ensure receipt of the solicitation if it is not available on the Web Site, organizations should submit requests by e-mail to the following address (jleithea@nsf.gov) and include where the documents should be sent. This requirement is 100% set aside for small businesses (see number Note 1) under SIC Code 8742, and the size standard is $5,000,000 in average annual receipts for the past three fiscal years. Telephone requests will not be honored.***** Posted 12/07/98 (W-SN277728). (0341)

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