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R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES SOL 00-1072 DUE 121699 POC Sally Huber 301-713-0855, Lawrence Frazier 301-713-0851 R R-U. S. Dept of Commerce/ITA/SABIT Program has a requirement for two (2) interpreters for a three (3) training sessions. SABIT is managing a specialized program in Environmental Technologies to train managers, scientists, engineers and consultants from Russia and the New Independent States (NIS). The sessions will be on the following topics: 1. Environmental Technologies in the Mining Industry January 15-February 26, 2000, 2. Environmental Technologies in the Pulp and Pager Industry: April 1- May 13, 2000, Environmental Technologies for Air Pollution Control June 1- -- July 22, 2000. The Training Program will consist of three six-week training sessions with approximately seventeen to twenty participants each. The Dept of Commerce will provide two (2) weeks of orientation and training for each of the training sessions. Private sector companies (Host Firms) will provide the remaining four-week portion of the Training Sessions for each group, The contractor will travel with each of the groups throughout the six week training sessions. To qualify contractor must have the following 1. Experience serving as a simultaneous, seminar-level interpreter (English-Russian: Russian-English). 2. Experience serving as a escort interpreter for weekend activities. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in Russian and English. 4. Experience and vocabulary in Environmental Technologies, Geology, Engineering, Hydrology, Mining, Pulp & Pager, Air Pollution. 5. Ability to understand and recognize the needs and interests of the host company and the group. The ability to facilitate communications between the two. 6. Knowledge of Russia and NIS. 7. Previous work experience with delegations of this size and programs of this duration. 8. Diplomatic, yet assertive manner. 9. Ability to translate written material Russian to English, English to Russian. 10. Willingness to work on weekends and evenings when necessary as escort interpreter. Interested Parties who believe they can provide these services are invited to request Solicitation Package by FAX at 301-713-0806 or mailing a request to the address above. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Reference 00-1072 Posted 12/02/99 (W-SN405106). (0336)

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