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R -- STUDY ON DISTINGUISHING CONTROL FROM LEARNING IN TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) SOL F49642-97-Q1000 DUE 103096. POC Lynne Radtke, Contract Specialist, (202) 767-7981/J. Lisa Romney, Contracting Officer, (202) 767-8099. The Air Force intends to award a sole source under simplified acquisition procedures to: Duke University, Center for the Study of Organizational Effectiveness, Fuqua School of Business, 134 Towerview Drive, Durham NC 27708-0120. The procurement is for non-personal services which requires the contractor to include the Air Force in a multi-university research project to study distinguishing control from learning in Total Quality Management. The anticipated period of performance is a base year and two one-year options. Firms requesting information must identify Request for Quote F49642-97-Q1000. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Facsimile requests will be accepted at (202) 767-7817. See Note 22, fourth line is tailored to read, ``However, all quotes received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.'' (289)

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