U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attention: OARSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

R -- ENGLISH TO SPANISH TRANSLATIONS OF EPA DOCUMENTS SOL EEC313 POC Tillie Newsome, Contract Specialist (919) 541-3164/Sue Miller, Contracting Officer (919) 541-3164 WEB: Click here to visit the site that has information about, http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd/. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, newsome.otelia@epamail.epa.gov. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a requirement for translation services of EPA documents from English to Spanish. The Contractor shall translate English documents, provided by EPA, to Spanish. These documents may include EPA technical reports and studies, pamphlets, technical bulletins, Internet material and similar information on air quality and air pollution technology. The contractor will be provided with a printed copy and an electronic version (WordPerfect 6.1 format) of each document to be translated. At the minimum, translations performed under this acquisition within the 6-month base period and each 6-month option period shall total at least 5,000 words for each period. The total word count for all documents translated under this acquisition shall not exceed 125,000 words for each period. Translation guidelines will be provided. Offerors will be evaluated on (1) Their demonstrated ability to provide this type of service. Offerors will be required to translate a one-page samplewhich will be included with the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Offerors shall also provide supporting documentation that demonstrates their experience in translation of technical documents on air quality and air pollution technology such as technical reports and studies, pamphlets, technical bulletins and Internet material; (2) Past performance. Offerors shall provide the name, address and telephone number of three previously satisfied customers within the last five years; and (3) Price. EPA anticipates the award of a purchase order with a firm fixed price per word and a pre-established minimum and maximum number of words. The anticipated period of performance includes a base period of six months with three(3) six-month options. This procurement is a total small business set-aside and the SIC code number is 7389 with a size standard of $5M in average annual receipts over the preceding three fiscal years. This procurement is not a follow-on. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is expected to be issued approximately7/23/98 and quotations will be due approximately 7/30/98. The RFQ and amendments will be available via the Internet World Wide Web at http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. Firms are encouraged to access the RFQ and amendments via the Internet. If you will be obtaining a copy of the RFQ via Internet, it will be your responsibility to frequently check the same site where the RFQ is posted for any ensuing amendments. Firms who do not have the capability to obtain the RFQ from the Internet, may submit a written request for a copy of the RFQ from the contact point at the address above; however, only those firms who do NOT have the capability to obtain the RFQ from the Internet should request a hard copy. Copies will not be sent to those firms who have Internet access. If you request a copy of the RFQ, you will receive amendments by mail, unless you notify us otherwise. Telephone and fax requests will not be honored. Only one copy shall be sent to a corporate entity, regardless of the number of requests from one or moredifferent geographic locations. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. See Note(s) 1. Posted 07/08/98. (0189)

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