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B -- CONDUCT FOCUS GROUP TESTS OF REVISED INSTRUCTIONS FOR IRS FORM 1040 AND OTHER RELATED SCHEDULES. SOL TIRNO97Q00225 DUE 090197 POC Purchasing Agent, Helen Carmona, 202-283-1514 (Fax) The IRS has a requirement to test proposed changes to the 1040 instructions and other related tax schedules. The IRS requires the services of a contractor experienced and knowledgeable in securing qualitative data to conduct focus groups to gain taxpayer reaction to the revised drafts of the forms. The proposed contract will have 6 separate tasks/deliverables. The SIC code for this effort is 8742. This acquisition will be conducted using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13.~ No telephone requests will be taken. Request must be in writing to the above listed address or via fax (see number above). Numbered note #1 -- 100% small business set-aside. (0225)

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