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R -- AUDITING SERVICES SOL 52-SDGG-8-00001 DUE 032398 POC Rosa M. Ortiz, Contracting Officer, 202-482-2187 WEB: Department of Commerce, http://www.doc.gov. E-MAIL: Department of Commerce, ROrtiz@doc.gov. The Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General, is soliciting proposals on a full and open competitive basis for onging audit support services in accordance with new FAR regulations. Contractors are expected to conduct independent financial and compliance audits of the Department of Commerce agencies'(bureaus')financial statements. It is expected that award will be made for a base period of twelve months plus four twelve month option periods. This solicitation will result in multiple award task order contracts. It is expected that a pre-proposal conference will be conducted prior to closing date for receipt of proposals (look in RFP for more details). Performance Based Service Contracting solicitation number 52-SDGG-8-0001, issued on or about 2/9/98, will contain a detailed Performance Work Statment. See notes 2 and 26. Contact Rosa M. Ortiz, Contracting Officer, (phone)202-482-2187, fax 202-501-7921, e-mail ROrtiz@doc.gov for more information. (0005)

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