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A -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SOL SP-96-009 DUE 090196 POC Brenda M. Butler, Contract Specialist, 202-219-6451. The Office of Research and Economic Analysis of the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor solicits proposals for policy relevant projects costing $25,000 or less concerning private pensions and employer-provided health benefits, with priority to innovative, timely projects of $10,000 or less. All proposals for work related to employee benefits issues and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) will be considered. Priority will be given to work with immediate policy relevance to the Department of Labor's responsibilities under Title I of ERISA. Requests for solicitation should be in writing. No phone calls please. (0166)

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