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A -- SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. SAUDI ARABIAN TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT SOL 0A-3216 DUE 053100 POC Lawrence B. Frazier, (301) 713-0851 Vivian Smith (301) 713-0853 E-MAIL: Click here to reach Vivian Smith, Vivian.K.Smith@agf.noaa.gov. A -- The U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA intends to procure on a sole source basis from John Lincoln, services to assist the National Weather Service/International Activities Office by providing support for the U.S. Saudi Arabian Technical Coopera- tion Agreement known as the ARSAD. The proposed contractor shall demonstrate expertise in conducting a thorough assessment of the Saudi Weather Service known as the Meteorology and Environmental Protection Administration (MEPA). In addition, the proposed contractor shall identify weaknesses and strengths in MEPA with recommendations for improvement. Also, the proposed contractor shall liaise with the U.S. ARSAD Project Manager and Project Coordinator in the International Activities Office of the National Weather Service and identified Saudi contacts at MEPA Headquarters, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. The proposed contractor will work with MEPA and Project Coordinator to deliver training and technical transfer of environmental data. This will include writing proposals and guidelines for purchasing equipment, management information systems, profesional journals, and CD ROM training. Additional training includes obtaining VISAS, hotel reservations, airline tickets, per diem, and other requirements that surface when developing the course. This is a notice of intent. No solicitation document is available. The award will be made under simplified acquisition procedures. OA-3216(VKS) Posted 05/16/00 (W-SN455433). (0137)

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