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L -- TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE REVIEW, ANALYSIS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF FEMA PROGRAM ON SEISMIC SAFETY OF EXISTING BUILDINGS. SOL EMW-97-RP-0026 POC Dao X. Phan, Contract Specialist 202/646-2760; Chandra G. Lewis, Contracting Officer 202/646-3118 E-MAIL: daophan, daophan@fema.gov. This is not an RFP, but a survey to locate potential sources capable of performing the proposed technical services. Minimum capabilities must include documented evidence of experience and expertise in all of the following areas; 1) a minimum of three years of actual design experience, preferably of buildings located in moderate or high seismicity areas; 2) a minimum of five years of structural engineering research in topics related to earthquake design; 3) a minimum of seven years of providing technical consulting services directly related to the conception, management, and implementation of all the FEMA projects related to the seismic safety of existing Federal and private-sector buildings since 1990; 4) high standing and recgnition in the seismic engineering community, as evidenced by papers accepted at national or international conferences and position of leadership in recognized national organizations; and 5) excellence in oral and written communcication skills, as evidenced in completion of appropriate courses or other signs of distinction. Working knowledge of a foreign language is preferred, but not a requirement. Sources meeting these considerations are invited to submit three (3) copies of their capabilities statement within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice. Information furnished should include: 1) The number and professional qualifications of technical and other appropriate personnel; 2) Company experience related to the proposed project; 3) A current financial statement; 4) Other literature which demonstrates the minimum capabilities listed above. The Government will not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for information submitted. Based upon responses received, the Governmnet reserves the right to set-aside any and all procurements that may result hereunder for small or minority-owned businesses. If the evaluation of responses received concludes that none of the respondents have the necessary capabilities, then this acquisition will be conducted as a Sole Source Procurement with Dianna Todd, and no further synopsis will be issued. However, if one or more responses received are determined to have the necessary capabilities, then this acquisition will be re-synopsized as being available for full and open competition. (0182)

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