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D -- WEBCAST SOL RFQ 99-2180 DUE 031299 POC Linda Jacobs, Contract Specialist (757) 441-6563/William D. Privott, Contracting Officer (757) 441-6561 WEB: Click here to access our homepage, http://www.noaa.easc.gov. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, Linda.L.Jacobs@noaa.gov. The U.S. Dept. Of Commerce, Eastern Regional Office, 401 Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD has a requirement to provide for the development of a series of web-based video programs and Internet promotions targeted at small and medium sized firms related to export assistance, international market development, and electronic commerce tools. Contractor must have the necessary software tools to develop video content for web-based video broadcasting programs (webcasts). Capability to develop html-coded pages to support the marketing and promotion of Commercial Service (CS) developed webcasts and other E-Commerce products. Capability to enhance webcast programs via chat rooms and other on-line tools such as surveys, links to related CS content, etc. A web-based client registration tool. Capability to electronically route user traffic to CS web site and relevant officer as part of promotion. Necessary hardware to operate and administer website. Contractor must have the ability to provide turnkey on-site production assistance when requested. Provide routine maintenance and support of hardware and software to ensure webcasts are accessible by Internet audience. Contractor much have knowledge of Internet marketing trends and access to Internet marketing tools such as portal advertising, promotion via links, etc. Contractor must have knowledge of, and experience in, international business. Place of performance will be at both the contractors facilities and various government locations. Travel costs will be handled by the Government. Period of Performance: April 1, 1999, or date of award, whichever is earlier, through March 31, 2000. The applicable SIC code for this requirement is 7389. This is a 100% set aside for Small Businesses. All responsible sources may submit a offer which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive offeror who can meet the specific requirements contained in the solicitation and is most advantageous to the government considering technical requirements and price related factors. Copies of the solicitation will only be provided in response to written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor. Telephone requests will NOT be honored. Requests for copies of the solicitation may be faxed to (757) 441-3786. Numbered Note 1 applies to this requirement. Posted 02/24/99 (W-SN301919). (0055)

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