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R -- IDENTIFICATION, TRANSLATION & TECH. ANALYSIS OF RUSSIAN LEGISLATION RELATING TO STDS., METROLOGY & CERTIFICATION SOL 52SBNB9C1066 DUE 081899 POC Sandra L. Febach, Contracting Officer (301) 975-6326; Julie M. Liu, Contract Specialist (301) 975-6492. WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Dr. Eldar Zulfugarzade of Gaithersburg, Maryland, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source. The Contractor shall serve as the NIST on-site technical liaison to the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) and to the Russian State Committee on Standards, Metrology and Certification (GOSSTANDART). The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the following services: (1) identify key Russian laws, decrees, regulations and amendments relevant to standards, testing and certification of imported products; translate and provide weekly reports to the Office of Standards Services (OSS)/Global Standards Program (GSP) chief; (2) serve as the NIST/OSS point of contact with ITA's Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States (BISNIS) on Russian product certification issues; (3) serve as the NIST/OSS point of contact with GOSSTANDART of Russia on metrology issues, particularly relating to the proposed MOU on Russian recognition of U.S. metrological tests and certificates; provide written progress reports as necessary; (4) serve as technical advisor for the Department of Commerce's Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) standards program, which consists of: (a) providing input on sectoral focus, institutions and experts to be targeted, and content of two-week orientation sessions tailored for each sector; (b) reviewing applications in conjunction with GSP personnel and making recommendations for participants in the SABIT standards program; and (c) assisting with technical facilitation during SABIT standards orientation sessions at NIST (three sessions during the period of October 1999 through September 2000), including technical interpretation as necessary. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall demonstrate familiarity with (A) the structure of Russia's legal system relating to standards, metrology and certification; (B) the U.S. system of standards and conformity assessment; and (C) GOSSTANDART structure and operations; and shall demonstrate the ability to (D) communicate effectively in Russian and English; and (E) conduct independent research, analyze data, and report results. Dr. Zulfugarzade meets all of the listed requirements. In addition, he worked for GOSSTANDART for over 15 years prior to coming to the United States. This experience has provided him with unparalleled expertise in Russian standards and technical regulations. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price contract. The period of performance is anticipated to be for a base year and two option years. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by theGovernment. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Written responses shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See Note 26. Posted 07/08/99 (W-SN351829). (0189)

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