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R -- GLOBE PROGRAM TEACHER WORKSHOPS SOL 53NAAR-9-00020 DUE 030899 POC Mary B. Kreh, Contract Specialist, 301/713-0829x202; Norbert F. Szymanski, Jr., Contracting Officer, 301/713-0829x207 WEB: Solicitation Index, http://www.rdc.noaa/gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML. E-MAIL: To contact Contract Specialist, Mary.B.Kreh@agf.noaa.gov. GLOBE PROGRAM TEACHER WORKSHOPS. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-07. This acquisition is being conducted on a full and open basis. The SIC code is 8741. The size standard is $5.0M. The complete solicitation along with any questions and answers will only be posted at the following web site: http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML. [NOTE: TO BE POSTED BY 02/02/99] The closing date for Solicitation No. 52-DKNA-9-90013 is March 8, 1999 at 3:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Offerors should access the solicitation web site prior to submission of offers to determine if the solicitation has been amended. Offerors who download solicitations from the Internet page assume responsibility for obtaining any amendments to a solicitation. Your written response to any solicitation must include acknowledgment of receipt of any amendments. Offerors may submit written questions pertaining to the solicitation requirements through February 10, 1999 at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time to allow the program office adequate time to prepare and issue a response to all offerors prior to the closing date and time for receipt of offers. Questions may be faxed to Mary B. Kreh at 301/713-0809 or e-mail to: Mary.B.Kreh@agf.noaa.gov. The response to questions will be posted on the web-site stated above. Requirement Description: The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking contractors to provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to host Teacher workshops at various locations throughout the United States in support of the GLOBE Program Teacher Workshops. The GLOBE Program is a hands-on environmental science and education program that nites students, educators, and scientists from around the world in studying the global environment. Workshops are to be held in PA, SC, FL and CA for October and November 1999 with three (3) options for future workshops during the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2000. The Government anticipates making multiple awards through the use of full and open competition utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the above described services. Firm-fixed priced awards will be made based on a best value basis, giving due consideration to technical and cost factors. All responsible sources are invited to submit proposals in writing, signed by an authorized individual of the company. The Government will not accept electronic, telegraphic, facsimile or telephonic proposals. Award(s) will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror(s) whose offer is deemed technically acceptable and represents the best value to the Government. This acquisition is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Posted 01/29/99 (W-SN292683). (0029)

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