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R -- SERVICES FOR COORDINATING WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN TANZANIA SOL NAS-1 DUE 102497 POC Ni'mat A. Shakoor, Contracting Officer, 202-208-5106 The U. S. Department of the Interior is soliciting written quotations for services to be provided by an individual who will work with the Natural Resources Officer from the U. S. Agency for International Development/Tanzania and high-level Tanzanian government representatives and staff from Tanzania National Parks Authority and the Tanzania Division of Wildlife. The period of performance shall total 1600 hours. The following services shall be provided from date of contract award through September 30, 1998, by an individual based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: (NOTE: No moving costs or relocation costs will be provided.) 1. Assist in launching overall program of technical assistance to be provided by the U. S. Department of the Interior in Tanzania. 2. Organize training activities and technical assistance in wildlife law enforcement and protected area management according to timetable to be set by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). 3. Keep Tanzanian counterparts fully informed of upcoming training and technical assistance activities. The contractor must have fluency in Kiswahili. 4. Ensure that the training activities and technical assistance are designed to meet needs identified by Tanzanian counterparts. 5. Ensure that appropriate trainees are selected for the training sessions. 6. Schedule training events. 7. Identify and schedule time for training at training facilities (rental/non-rental of space). 8. Track the deliveries of equipment and training materials. 9. Oversee all in-country logistical arrangements for the training and technical assistance sessions. 10. Coordinate all necessary follow-up to the training and technical assistance sessions. 11. The contractor shall report to the designated COTR. 12. The contractor will submit to the COTR monthly summaries of progress or completion of activities; identification and explanation of significant problems or delays related to achievement of objectives or activities, and a brief summary of planned actions for the subsequent month. 13. Monthly partial payments will be made upon receipt of proper invoices and acceptance of services rendered. Evaluation Factors for Award: Although primary consideration shall be given to the technical merits of the quotation, price consideration will not be excluded. If two or more quotes are approximately equal in technical ability, then price may become paramount. The Government reserves the right to make an award which best benefits the Government, technical merit, price and other factors considered. 1. Describe qualifications and experience of contractor detailing: Experience with natural resources management in Tanzania; level of fluency in Kiswahili; and experience arranging in-country logistics for training exercises in Tanzania (including acquiring appropriate clearances, transport, and lodging for field teams). 2. Provide at least two references with telephone numbers of individuals who have knowledge of the contractor's experience in providing similar services. All responsible sources must submit written quotations consisting of a technical proposal, price quotation with cost breakdown, and information addressing evaluation factors for award. Quotations must be received in this office no later than October 24, 1997. Anticipated award date is October 28, 1997. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Telephone and FAX quotations will not be accepted. (0283)

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