Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Code D-7810, Denver Federal Center, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225

B -- U.S. ADVISOR TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINISTRY OF WATER AFFAIRS AND FORESTRY SOL 99SQ810198 DUE 062299 POC Carol A. White, Contracting Officer, 303/445-6345 fax WEB: Acquisition and Assistance Services Current Solicitation, http://www.usbr.gov/aamsden/AAMSsol.html. E-MAIL: Acquisition and Assistance Services' Contact, cwhite@do.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation, requires a service contractor to represent the agency in the capacity of U.S. Advisor to the Chief Director of the Demand Management Division, South Africa Ministry of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF). The contractor is to perform the following tasks: 1) Advise in the development of Provincial water demand management networks; 2) Assist in the water conservation and demand management capacity building programs for DWAF regional offices, provincial, and local authorities; 3) Assist with the implementation of the National Water Conservation Strategy by water management and water services institutions in South Africa ; 4) Assist with and participate in the integration of the goals of water efficiency and social development for water resource management in South Africa in the 20-25 year term. The proposed service requires approximately 95-work days. The contractor will be authorized transportation to and from the United States and South Africa. The successful offeror will have extensive background on South African water issues, and experience on the principles surrounding successful water management practices. The successful offeror will provide documented evidence of the aforementioned experience through responsible positions held in the public and private sectors. The offeror must be able to obtain the approval of the South African government. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Reclamation considers the services specified above as sole source from Mr. Larry Farwell of Santa Barbara, California, and proposes to negotiate a contract with this individual on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Any source who believes they can provide the indicated services, and who possesses commensurate qualifications to Reclamation's identified source, is invited to submit, in writing or by fax (303) 445-6345, an affirmative response to this announcement by 6/22/99. Any response would include documentation supporting background of the source. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. All sources responding to this synopsis shall submit information relating to their business size status, i.e. small large, minority owned, woman owned, etc. The standard identifier code (SIC) for this acquisition is 8742 and the small business standard is no more than $5m average annual receipts for an offeror's preceding three fiscal years. Posted 06/09/99 (W-SN340823). (0160)

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