U.S. Information Agency, Bureau of Broadcasting, Engineering Acquisition Management Division (B/ERA), Room 4037, Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue (SW), Washington, DC 20547

R -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RFE/RL CONSOLIDATION POC POC, Mr. Jim Sullivan, Contracting Officer, B/ERA, 202-619-3448 The USIA intends to modify an existing simplified acquisition for non-personal services to an individual having existing unique specialized technical and/or other experience in activities directly related to the consolidation of the technical operations, equipment, and facilities of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Office of Engineering, with the USIA Bureau of Broadcasting, Office of Engineering. This individual will provide technical engineering assistance, advice, and specialized studies and reports to USIA engineering staff on RFE/RL facilities located primarily in Germany, Spain, and Portugal. Location of work will be principally in Washington, DC; business travel is anticipated. The proposed period of performance for this specialized engineering work is extended to NTE September 30, 1996 at an estimated increase of $47,328. Responses received within 15 calendar days after this publication will be fully considered if they contain clear and convincing documentation as proof of being more efficient, economical, and advantageous to the Government. This synopsis of intent to award the above-stated contract shall not be considered a solicitation document; therefore, no contract award will be made on this basis of any response to this notice. (0137)

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