Export -- Import Bank of the United States, Office of Administrative Services, Contracts and Acquisitions, 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, 20571

R -- RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP SOL EXIM-01-Q-0001 DUE 090100 POC Jennifer LaChance, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 565-3333, Fax (202) 565-3528, Email jennifer.lachance@exim.gov -- Faith McNamee, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 565-3326, Fax (202) 565-3528, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=EXIM-01-Q-0001&LocID=2862. E-MAIL: Jennifer LaChance, jennifer.lachance@exim.gov. The Export-Import Bank of the US intends to award a sole source order to Institute of International Finance, Inc. (IIF) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for the membership fee in the Institute. IIF is the only known world global association of financial institutions, which meets the changing needs of the international financial community. Membership in the Institute allows members to receive valuable, timely, accurate, and objective information with which to assess risk, manage portfolios, and develop business in emerging market economies. Some of the reports provided are economic reports, key indicators, comparative country statistics, and near term prospects for "Emerging Market Economies. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This is a sole source requirement and if no affirmative written responses are received that a comparable source is available, a sole source contract will be negotiated. Responses must be received, in writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days of publication of this notice. Interested parties must submit descriptive literature with their response proving their capability to respond to the requirements. Requests must be in writing. No telephone or fax response will be accepted. This acquisition is being conducted under the guidelines as set forth in the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Award will be contingent upon availability of FY01 funding. The point of contact is Mrs Jennifer LaChance at 202-565-3333. Posted 08/15/00 (D-SN486080). (0228)

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