Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21207-0696

R -- EVALUATION OF FOCUS GROUP TEST MATERIALS SOL SSA-RFQ-96-2774 DUE 090696 POC Christine Nagengast Tel: (410) 965-9520 The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to procure the services of a contractor to evaluate the results (including videotape, audiotape, and transcripts) of focus group tests regarding SSA notices and develop recommendations for improving their readability and comprehension. This is a simplified acquisition, 100% small business set-aside, issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), number SSA-RFQ-96-2774. Quotes submitted from other than small business will be rejected. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this acquisition is 8748. The small business size standard is $5.0 million. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The period of performance shall be 60 days from date of award. Only written requests for quotation will be accepted 15 days from the date of this publication. All parties interested in receiving a copy of the RFQ should submit a written request that includes the company name and address, contact person, telephone and fax numbers. Requests can be faxed to (410) 966-9310, or mailed to the Social Security Administration, Attn: Christine Nagengast, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21207. (0234)

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