FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, ACQUISITIONS BRANCH, 1919 M STREET NW ROOM 404, WASHINGTON, DC 20554

B -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET BARRIER STUDY SOL 2700FCC97R0003 DUE 010497 POC Contract Specialist, MARYANN BETTENCOURT The Federal Communciations Commission (FCC) intends to issue an RFP for a study to examine market entry barriers for small businesses in the telecommunications industry. As a result of the passage of the Telecommunciations Act of 1996, Section 257, the FCC is required to undertake a proceeding to identify and eliminate market entry barriers for small businesses in the telecommunication industry. Section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 requires the FCC to further opportunities in the auctioning of wireless services for businesses in various telecommunications services. The Contractor will be required to develop and evaluate data on small business participation in certain sectors of the telecommuncation market. The Contractor will also be required to examine market entry barriers that exist for small businesses and determine whether there are unique barriers for businesses owned by minorities or women, and if so, whether any such barriers are the result of discrimination. The solicitation will be available on or about December 15, 1996. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. All requests for a copy of the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Randi Bettencourt, Federal Communications Commission, Acquisitions Branch, 1919 M Street, NW, Room 404, Washington, DC 20554. Telephone and facsimle requests will not be accepted. (0313)

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