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R -- MEMBERSHIP FEE TO THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, INC. SOL EXIM-99-Q-0001 DUE 012199 POC Tobin Gatto, 202-565-3333 E-MAIL: Export-Import Bank of the United States, tobin.gatto@exim.gov. The Government intends to solicit only one source, Institute of International Finance, Inc. (IIF) under the authority of FAR 6.302 for the membership fee in the Instutite. IIF is the world's only global association of financial institutions which meets the changing needs of the international financial community. Membership in the Institute allows members to receive valuable, timely, accurate, and objective information with which to assess risk, manage portfolios, and develop business in emerging market economies. Some of the reports provided are economic reports, key indicators, comparative country statistics, and near term prospects for Emerging market economies. The RFQ will be issued on 15 Jan 1999 with a closing date of 22 Jan 1999. This is a smalll business set aside. Contact Tobin Gatto at 202-565-3333 for any questions. Fax number is 202-565-3258. Posted 01/14/99 (W-SN288174). (0014)

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