United States Special Operations Command, Directorate of Procurement (SOAL-KB), 2418 Florida Keys Ave., MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5316

R -- HISTORIAN SERVICES DUE 063000 POC Ms Karene Spurlin (813) 828-7347 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, spurlik@socom.mil. R -- The United States Special Operations Command is contemplating on issuing a solicitation for support for the History and Research Office for a base year plus four option year periods on a firm fixed price basis. The purpose of this synopsis is to determine the availability of HUBZone small business firms to assist in the areas of researching and analyzing past special operations, write and publish historical studies of special operations. This requirement will need personnel that have knowledge and skills to independently conduct historical research projects, analyze and synthesize vast quantities of documentation (both written and verbal), and produce clear, concise, and analytical narratives. These narratives must describe the important course of events and analyze the key issues pertaining to Special Operations Forces and USSOCOM. The studies must be understandable to those unfamiliar with special operations. The proposal will require samples of previous works to demonstrate his or her ability to produce well-written, analytical, coherent, and fully documented studies. Must possess a current SECRET clearance. Preferably be familiar with SOF capabilities, missions, and functions. Preferably be familiar with MS Word software. The requirement will also require a transcriber with expert knowledge of MS Word, correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Requires typing skill of 35 words per minute with no more than three errors per page of double-spaced typescript. Requires unimpaired hearing. Preferably be experienced in the use of transcription machines. It is anticipated that the Standard Industrial Code assigned will be 8743. All interested HUBZone small business firms that can meet these requirements should reply in written format only to spurlik@socom.mil or the above mailing address no later than 30 June 00 with sufficient information to indicate they have the capabilities of performing. An email address must be provided with the information and a point of contact for contractual business. No phone calls please. Posted 06/07/00 (W-SN462168). (0159)

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