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V -- COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT SOL n/a POC Debra E. Chapman,(202) 942-4994 The Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)has a requirement for a company to provide comprehensive travel and logistical support for Newly Independent States (NIS)participants taking part in the 1999 NIS/CEE Enforcement Training Program to be held May 24, 1999 through May 28, 1999. The selected contractor will obtain visas, purchase tickets, provide per diem and other related services in accordance with United States Agency for International Development(USAID) regulations. Vendor shall be a USAID designated in-county service provider for NIS countries. Vendor shall have USAID authority to process J-1 visas and adminster USAID required language and medical tests. The SEC has determined that the Academy for Educational Development, 1255 23rd St., NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037 is the only USAID authorized provider of these services. Accordingly, the SEC intends to obtain these services from AED. See Note 22. Posted 05/13/99 (W-SN331123). (0133)

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