M. Gushue, Contracting Officer, U.S. Agency for International Development, M/OP/B/AEP, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., RRB, Room 7.09-075, Wash., D.C. 20523-7100

R -- PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES -- DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE SERVICES FOR USAID'S GLOBAL BUREAU DEMOCRACY CENTER SOL M/OP-99-388 DUE 032499 POC Contact Point: Richard Mann, Contract Specialist, 202-712-0699, e-mail: rmann@usaid.gov. Contracting Officer, Michael Gushue, 202-712-5831 This solicitation will be issued sometime after January 27, 1998, if not somewhat later. The estimated closing date of 03/12/99 is approximate only; the actual closing date will be 45 days after the solicitation issuance date. The solicitation is for approximately 16 indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery contracts under the "multiple award" system described in FAR 16.504. There are 8 separate Subject Areas; award of 2 contracts per subject area is anticipated. The estimated combined value of the contracts is $240,000,000, with contracts expected to last 5 years each. The solicitation is for the Democracy and Governance Center of USAID's Global Bureau and entails professional/technical services to improve USAID's effectiveness in promoting the transition to and consolidation of democratic regimes throughout the world. Services will be ordered from successful contractors through task orders. Any USAID Contracting Officer, whether in the Office of Procurement in Washington or in the various USAID Missions around the world, may issue such task orders. All contracts will be awarded under full and open competitive procedures. The solicitation contains a requirement, for other than small businesses, that at least 15% of a prime contractor's business must be awarded to U.S. small businesses. The preferred method of distribution of USAID procurement information is via the Internet or by request of a solicitation on a 3.5" floppy disk (WordPerfect 5.1/5.2 format). This CBD notice can be viewed and downloaded using the Agency Web Site. The RFP, once issued, can be downloaded from the Agency web site. The Worldwide Web address is http://www.info.usaid.gov. Select Business and Procurement Opportunities from the home page, then "USAID Procurements." On the following screen, select "Download Available USAID Solicitations." Receipt of this RFP through INTERNET must be confirmed by written notification to the contact person noted above (written confirmation should state name, organization, address, and type of organization (small business, other than small business, non-profit, etc.). It is the responsibility of the recipient of this solicitation document to ensure that it has been received from INTERNET in its entirety and USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Interested parties may also request a copy of the RFP by mailing a request for RFP # M/OP-99-388 to USAID, M/OP/B/AEP, RRB 7.09-075, Washington,DC 20523-7100. All written requests must include 4 self-addressed mailing labels. Copies will be mailed on a floppy disk unless a written copy is specifically requested. The RFP will be mailed and also be posted on the Agency Web Site at least 15 days after the publication of the notice in the CBD. No phone or fax requests for the RFP will be accepted. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to Richard Mann at (202) 712-0699. Questions regarding the RFP itself must be submitted in writing to the address above. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 01/11/99 (I-SN286947). (0011)

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