B. ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Description of Requirement: The purpose of this contract is to gather and analyze data on all aspects of Iraq’s economy. A contractor will hire and administer at least 20 economists resident throughout Iraq, who will work together with their colleagues nationwide and within the Coalition Provisional Authority or its successor organization (hereinafter “CPA”), under guidance of the CPA project coordinator, to provide an overview of economic activity in Iraq. See Statement of Objectives posted at http://iraqcoalition.or/business. The provision at 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors--Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors should submit Vol. I-Technical Management Plan, Vol II-Past Performance(Resumes of proposed economists), Vol III-Cost Proposal. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial items with offers. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional Contract Requirements:A. The offeror is responsible for subcontracting as necessary in order to fulfill the requirements of the Solicitation to include required delivery dates. B. ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION The parties to this contract agree that swift, inexpensive and amicable resolution of disagreements is in our mutual interest. The parties further agree that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can contribute significantly to the shared goal of resolving disagreements swiftly and efficiently. Therefore, the parties agree to the non-binding use of ADR in an effort to seek final disposition of disagreements within the time periods set forth in the contract. These time periods are guidelines only and may be altered to fit particular controversies. The parties agree that any of the following ADR methods may be used at any time during contract performance; mediation, early neutral evaluation, mini-trial, Executive Dispute Resolution Committee consisting of principals, Dispute Resolution Board made up of impartial third parties (each party shall select one member and the third shall be selected by the two designated members), and any other non-binding procedure. The parties further agree that the use of ADR is entirely voluntary and nothing is this provision shall affect the rights of either party under the clause entitled “disputes,” FAR 52.233-1. D. DE-BAATHIFICATON OF IRAQI SOCIETY (a) The contractor shall not employ or subcontract with any persons determined under procedures promulgated by the Iraqi Governing Council to be full members of the Baath Party or affiliated with the organizations set forth at section 2(2) of CPA Memorandum No. 7, Delegation of Authority Under De-Ba’athification Order No. 1, dated November 4, 2003 and therefore prohibited from continued or future employment (hereafter referred to as “prohibited person”). Contractors shall coordinate with the Ministry of Justice to determine whether particular individuals are “prohibited persons”. (b) If during contract performance, a person employed by the contractor or subcontractor is determined to be a prohibited person under procedures promulgated by the Iraqi Governing Council, the contractor shall, as appropriate: (1) Terminate the employment of the prohibited person. (2) Terminate the subcontract with the prohibited person as soon as possible consistent with satisfying contract requirements. (c) The contractor shall not display the image or likeness of Saddam Hussein or other readily identifiable members of the former regime or symbols of the Baath Party or the former regime in government buildings or public spaces. (d) Flowdown. The contractor shall include a comparable clause in all subcontracts and require all subcontractors to flow down the clause. (e) The Coalition Provisional Authority Order Number 1, dated 16 May 2003, subject: De-Ba’athification of Iraqi Society and the corresponding implementation plan and delegations of authority can be found at http://cpa-iraq.org Offers are due Sunday, April 11, 2004, 1700 Baghdad time(East Coast US + 8 hours). Offers should be submitted electronically, with attachments in .pdf format to: cpa_contracting_acti@orha.centcom.mil. Subject line should reference solicitation number.