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B -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET BARRIER STUDY SOL 2700FCC97R0003 DUE 010497 POC Contract Specialist, MARYANN BETTENCOURT The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) intends to issue an RFP for a study to examine market entry barriers for small businesses in the telecommunications industry. The purpose of the study is to assist the FCC in implementing its mandates under Section 257 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which requires the FCC to identify and eliminate market entry barriers for small businesses in the telecommunications industry, and Section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934, which requires the FCC to further opportunities in the auctioning of spectrum-based services for various entities, including small businesses and businesses owned by women or minorities. The Contractor will be required to develop and evaluate data on small business participation in certain sectors of the telecommunications market and to examine market entry barriers for small businesses in those sectors. The Contractor also will be required to determine whether there are unique market entry 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 facsimile (0318)

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