U.S. Department of Education, OCFO, Contracts & Purchasing Operations, Support Services Group, 7th & D Streets, SW, Rm 3616, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4443

R -- SUPPORT SERVICES SOL ED99R0005 DUE 021599 POC Stephen Swearingen, 202-357-0392,Contracting Officer, Sharif Shakrani, 202-357-6938 The National Assessment Governing Board has the need to establish a task order contract whereby the contractor shall provide logistical and other support. Types of activities include convening meetings of the Board and its committees; convening meetings of panels of experts, conferences, seminars, symposia, or workshops; facilitating the acquisition of expert advice and securing commissioned papers; prepare print and electronic reports and conference proceedings; and providing other administrative services. The period of performance will be twelve months, with four option periods of twelve months each. RFP ED99R0005 will be issued on or about January 15, 1999. It is anticipated that the closing date for receipt of proposals will be on or about February 15, 1999. The RFP can be retrieved in any of the following ways: Telephone requests be placed by calling 202-357-0392 or 202-357-6938; Fax requests may be sent to 202-357-6945 and Written requests should be sent to the address above. In response to telephone, FAX, or written requests, RFP's will be mailed regular U.S. Postal Service mail on or after the release date. Copies may be picked up on or after the date of release at the address given above. Posted 01/08/99 (I-SN286528). (0008)

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