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B -- CONSULTING SERVICES FOR REVIEW OF PLP LENDERS SOL SBAHQ-97-R-0001 DUE 122796 POC Dionna Martin, Contract Specialist, (202) 205-7029. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Financial Assistant (OFA) is soliciting a proposal for consulting services, specifically monitoring and reviewing the operations of Preferred Lenders Program (PLP) participants. This acquisition is a Full and Open Competitive procurement with the possibility of Multiple Awards. SBA is seeking innovative approaches to the review process that will insure (1) SBA policies and procedures for PLP lenders are being followed and (2) the review is provided at the best value possible to the PLP lender that is being reviewed. Offerors should provide SBA with a detailed description of their proposed methodology for the review and their plan for implementing their methodology. It is anticipated the RFP will be issued O/A 12/27/96. The closing date for receipt of the proposal will be O/A 01/27/97. Copies of the RFP will be provided upon written request only. NO TELEPHONE OR FAX REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. (0346)

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