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R -- CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR FRANCHISE SYSTEMS DUE 060197 POC Janet Strong, Contracting Officer, (202) 205-6622 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking an agent to review franchise system documents and issue reports on franchise system eligibility to franchisors and SBA. SBA is establishing a central registry of franchise systems whose franchises will receive streamlined eligibility processing upon application for SBA financial assistance. Only written requests will be honored. Fax requests will not be honored. The solicitation package will be available on or about 7 April 1997. (0079)

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