**PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.**

**1737 King Street, Suite 330**

**Alexandria, VA 22314**

**Tel: (703) 739-9090**

**Fax: (703) 739-9098**

**E-mail: <Promar@promarinternational.com>**

**Website:
[www.promarinternational.com](http://www.promarinternational.com/)**

Promar International is an economic research and consulting firm
specializing in food and agriculture. Promar conducts research on a wide
range of food and agriculture topics, provides on-going monitoring of
key commodity and food ingredient markets, and undertakes ad hoc
consulting assignments tailored to meet clients' requirements.

The firm's clients include: commercial businesses, associations, Federal
and state agencies, law firms, foundations, and foreign governments.
Promar has led or participated in numerous studies sponsored by Federal
agencies, including the US Department of Agriculture's Food and
Nutrition Service, Foreign Agricultural Service, and Risk Management
Agency. The firm also has extensive experience in working with US market
development groups in assessing market prospects, developing strategic
plans, and evaluating the results of their efforts.

Promar maintains an active worldwide network of specialists and
technical consultants who participate in projects on an as-needed basis.
The firm also maintains close contact with technical experts in
universities, government agencies, associations, and foundations.

In its more than 20 years experience, Promar has gained a national
reputation for careful, insightful analysis, for close collaboration
with its clients, and for research results that make a difference.

**SIN-874-1, (874-1RC) Consulting Services**

Promar provides a wide range of consulting services including: program
evaluations, domestic and export market research, feasibility studies,
commodity market analysis, strategy development and formulation,
international trade and farm policy analysis, and evaluative management
consulting.

**SIN-874-3, (874-3RC) Survey Services**

In support of its consulting services, Promar provides a range of survey
services. This includes survey design, sampling, pre-testing,
development of the OMB submission, database administration, survey
collection, data editing and analysis, evaluation of non-responsive
bias, and reporting of results. A variety of techniques are used in
conducting surveys including, mail, telephone, in-person, internet, and
focus groups.

**Ordering Instructions, Terms, and Conditions**

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions,
up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery
order is available through GSA Advantage!, a menu-driven database
system. The internet address for GSA Advantage! is
[http://www.gsa.gov](http://www.gsa.gov/).

GSA Contract Number: GS-10F-0390R

Federal Supply Group: 874

Class: R499

Business Size: Small

1a. Special Item Numbers: 874-1, (874-1RC) Consulting Services

874-3, (874-3RC) Survey Services

1b. Pricing for Services: See rate table below.

1c. Commercial Job Titles: See below.

2\. Maximum Order: \$1,000,000

3\. Minimum Order: \$300

4\. Geographic Coverage (delivery area): Domestic and overseas

5\. Point(s) of Production: Same as company address.

6\. Discount from List Prices or Statement of Net Price: Prices shown
are net prices.

7\. Quantity Discounts: N/A

8\. Prompt Payment Terms: Net 30 days

9a. Notification that Government purchase cards are accepted at or

below the micro-purchase threshold: Yes

9b. Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted or

not accepted above the micro-purchase threshold: Will not accept over
\$2,500

10\. Foreign Items: None

11\. Time of Delivery: Negotiated on individual orders.

12\. F.O.B. Point(s): Destination

13a. Ordering Address(es): Same as company address

13b. Ordering Procedures: Ordering procedures and information on Blanket

Purchase Agreements (BPAs) can be found at the GSS/FSS Shedule

homepage (fss.gsa.gov/schedules).

14\. Payment Address: Same as company address.

15\. Warranty Provision: Contractor's standard commercial warranty.

16\. Export Packing Charges: N/A

17\. Terms and Conditions of Government Purchase Card Acceptance:
Contact Contractor

18-24. N/A

25\. DUNS number: 12-0832316

26\. Central Contractor Registration (CCR): Registered

27\. Uncompensated Overtime: Not used.

**Government Awarded Prices (Net Prices)**

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  SIN Numbers: 874-1, (874-1RC) and 874-3, (874-3RC)     

  Period: July 19, 2007 through July 19, 2008            

  [Labor Category]{.underline}                           [Hourly]{.underline}

  President                                              \$214.25

  Vice President                                         \$214.25

  Senior Analyst/Senior Consultant                       \$85.70

  Analyst/Consultant                                     \$64.27

  Research Assistant                                     \$42.85
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**Labor Category Definitions and Requirements**

[President]{.underline}

The president has overall responsibility for management of the firm,
including personnel management, financial management, and strategic
planning. The president also represents the firm in meetings with
clients and prospective clients. In this capacity, the president makes
frequent presentations. This requires a broad knowledge of the food and
agriculture sector, its institutions, and the principal economic issues
confronting it. A minimal education of a master's degree in business or
economics and at least 20 years experience in the field are required.

[Vice President]{.underline}

The vice president is responsible for the day-to-day management of
staff, including supervision of individual research projects. Vice
presidents must have detailed knowledge of the subject matter of the
projects they supervise and of research methodology, including
techniques of survey research. Vice presidents are also responsible for
the preparation of reports describing research findings and for ongoing
communication with clients. A minimal education of a master's degree in
business or economics and at least 20 years experience in economic
analysis are required.

[Senior Analyst/Senior Consultant]{.underline}

The senior analyst/senior consultant is responsible for assisting in the
planning and execution of individual research projects. This includes
development of research plans, survey design, information collection,
data manipulation and analysis, and report preparation. The senior
analyst/senior consultant is also responsible for supervising more
junior staff. A minimal education of a bachelor's degree in business or
economics and at least five years experience in conducting economic
analysis are required.

[Analyst/Consultant]{.underline}

The analyst/consultant provides support in all phases of economic
research. This includes information collection and tabulation, analysis,
and report preparation. A minimal education of a bachelor's degree in
economics or business is required. Individuals filling this position can
be recent college graduates though some experience in useful.

[Research Assistant]{.underline}

The research assistant performs a range of activities including
scheduling, process control and report production. A minimum education
of high school supplemented by college studies.