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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOL W71B7J8349N081 DUE 012299 POC Deborah Robertson, Purchasing Agent,(301)394-1203,Contracting Officer,Beth Smith,(301)394-3371 This requirement is for services to conduct information programs in support of Army Research Laboratory (ARL), which increase an understanding of Asian S&T trends and developments related to ARL R&D program areas. The contractor shall implement a one year information program to conduct research and report on relevant Asian S&T topics in two areas identified by ARL. The scope of proposed activities shall include: Site visits to Japanese/Asian industry, government, and academic R&D and manufacturing facilities; Translation and compilation of relevant Japanese & Asian information, journal abstracts, product literature, and other relevant information; Analyses of scientific and technical trends and developments; Dissemination of the results of the program and activities to ARL organizations and their personnel. Also, contractor shall provide the following: Unlimited access to ATIP reports; Monitoring and Reporting on ARL Program Relevant Trends and Developments; Support site visits andtechnology tours in Asia for ARL personnel; and Dissemination of information. The period of performance is 1 Feb 99 through 31 Dec 99 with three (3) option years. This is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to Asian Technology Information Program, Albuquerque, NM. ATIP is a unique organization that has proven record of delivering relevant technology assessments and reports on demand. Their in-country facilities, in-house expertise, and proven ties with Japan's science and technology community (Government, industry, and academia) are essential in the successful execution of this SOW. Due to both constitutional and cultural restrictions, it is virtually impossible for the DOD to contract directly with Japanese sources of research and technology. ATIP's autonomous 501c(3) non-profit organization status allows for the free interchange of research and technology with relevant Japanese organizations. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement by facsimile to Deborah Robertson, (301)394-1162, which shall be considered by the agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Notes: 22 and 26 Posted 01/06/99 (W-SN285761). (0006)

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