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B -- EXPORT MARKET RESEARCH SOL 52-DKTM-98 DUE 032798 POC Tracey Miller (301)713-0829 The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Textile and Apparel (OTEXA) has a requirement to procure comprehensive, practical export market research for coated and laminated woven industrial fabric products in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. The primary objective of this study is to identify and quantify the current market for various woven fabrics, either coated or laminated, for industrial applications and to provide growth trends for these products. The research shall specifically identify woven, coated and laminated products that are produced and/or imported into the target countries. The research will also provide the U.S. industrial fabrics industry with an understanding of key issues and export opportunities in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. Period of performance is date of award through September 30, 1998. All responsible sources may request in writing for a copy of the Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation documents exists. Late responses will be not accepted. We anticipate award within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $100,000.00. No telephone responses will be honored. Faxed requests accepted (301) 713-0809. (0065)

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