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R -- QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYCAL STUDIES SOL FSIS-2-W-98 DUE 112097 POC Tawana Nathan The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) requires qualitative and quantitative analytical studies of specific FSIS programs. FSIS intends to award an Indefinite Quantity contract for qualitative and quantitative services, this includes providing services such as research studies, evaluations, policy studies which identify and assess options pertaining to regulation of meat, poultry and egg inspection, feasibility projects, survey or focus groups, economic impact or costs benefits studies. The period of performance for this contract will be from date of award through September 30, 1998, with four one-year option periods. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Requests for the solicitation documents shall be in writing and may be faxed to (202) 690-1814. No telephone request shall be honored. (0281)

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