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B -- SPECIAL STUDY SOL 001253 DUE 083100 POC Sally Huber 301-713-0855 Lawrence Frazier 301-713-0851 B-The Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA), Central and Eastern Europe Business Information Center (CEEBIC) has a requirement for a contractor to provide services as a Romania Program Specialist who will implement its specialized program initiatives and focus on the development of commercial ties between Romanian and U. S. companies. The purpose of this position is (1) to carry out the promotion of U. S. exports and investment specifically to Romania and (2) to make the U. S. business community fully aware of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Romania. 1)The Contractor will provide business information and counseling on the commercial opportunities available to U. S. companies available in Romania. The Romania Program Specialist will offer advice on trade regulations, investment climate, best markets for U. S. companies, changes in legislation that affect the U. S. business community, sources of finance, and maintain a list of contacts that can assist the U. S. business community. 2) Conduct outreach to the U. S. business community about the commercial opportunities in Romania and the services that CEEBIC offers to assist them. The Contractor will speak at conferences, attend trade events, and participate in relevant Romanian focused events. 3) Interact with CEEBIC Overseas Specialist in Romania to receive commercial information from the embassy and to enhance follow-up with U. S. companies. 4) Increase efforts to monitor CEEBIC'S success in Romania in order to demonstrate that CEEBIC has achieved its goals with the Romania program. The Romania Program Specialist will follow up with the companies that he/she has assisted and will document success of U. S. exports and/or investment. 5) Interact with other U. S. Government agencies such as USAID, EBRD, World Bank, IFC, TDA. The Romania Program Specialist will maintain successful contacts with other U. S. government agencies and gather up-to-date information that U. S. companies can utilize in order to be fully aware of all commercial developments and opportunities specific to Romania. 6) Interact and develop liaison with Romanian focused organizations such as: the Romanian-American Enterprise Fund (RAEF), the Romanian American Capital Trade & Development Group, and the Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce (RACC). This will be evaluated on a "Best Value Basis" giving due consideration to price, approach and past performance. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a written request for the solicitation package to the address above, or fax to 301-713-0806. Request must be received no later than 15 days from the date of this notice. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition procedures. Reference 001253 Posted 08/15/00 (W-SN486375). (0228)

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