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R -- FULBRIGHT-HAYS SEMINARS ABROAD PROGRAM, SUPPORT EXCHANGE ACTIVITITIES WITH CHINA SOL n/a POC James Hairfield, Contract Specialist, (202) 708-8529, Carolyn Dickens, Contracting Officer, (202) 708-8560 This is a presolicitation notice. The U.S. Department of Education is seeking contractual support for the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program specifically regarding exchange activities with China. In order to conduct a seminar in China, because there is no Fulbright Commission established there and because it is a high priority for the Department to conduct a seminar there it is necessary for the Department to contract with a qualified firm with expertise in China. The selected contractor will serve as the administering agent to conduct activities for the China seminars program. The selected firm will also have to be able to conduct visiting delegations of Chinese professionals to the U.S. to learn about American educational issues. It is anticipated that one contract will be awarded. The period of performance for this contract is one base period and four option years. The anticipated RFP release date will be on or about November 8, 1999. A draft statement of work will be available on the OCFO WebSite from the Contract Information/Contract Documents On-Line page. Internet address is http://ocfo.ed.gov/Coninfo.htm. For technical questions only on OCFO Web,contact Gary Weaver at(202)401-0083. For questions relating to actual document posting, call the contract specialist listed above. To be placed on the solicitation mailing list please contact Yolanda Abney at (202) 708-6498.***** Posted 10/13/99 (W-SN391046). (0286)

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