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V -- COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT SOL n/a POC Debra 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 Disclosure Training Program to be held in June. 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 required J-1 visas and administer USAID required language and medical test. The SEC has determined that the Academy of Educational Development(AED), 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 06/23/99 (W-SN346132). (0174)

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