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A -- STUDY OF EXAMINATION OUTSOURCING. Sol SBAHQ-96-R-0009 due 082996. POC Dionna Martin, Contract Specialist, (202)205-7029. This corrects the CBD Issue No. 1588 announcement that appeared on May 6, 1996. This solicitation for the Study of Examination Outsourcing is a Small Business Set-aside. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Investment (OI) is soliciting a proposal for the study of Examinations Outsourcing. The principle objective of this project is to evaluate the alternative outsourcing Small Business Investments Companies (SBIC) examination functions to private contracts. The study should emphasize three types of SBIC's: a non-leveraged SBIC, a debenture leveraged SBIC, and A Specialized Small Business Investment Companies (SSBIC). The information will be used by SBA in formulating agency policies. It is anticipated that the RFP will be issued O/A 07/29/96. The closing date for receipt of proposals will be O/A 08/29/96. Copies of the RFP will be provided upon written request only. No telephone or fax requests will be honored. SIC 8732. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-aside. (197)

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