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A -- RESEARCH STUDY SOL SBAHQ-99-R-0028 DUE 052499 POC Dionna Martin (202) 205-7029 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Advocacy is soliciting proposals for a reserch topic entitled "Access to Capital by Women and Minority Owned Firms". Women and minority owned firms have been starting firms at a faster rate than non minority male owned firms in recent years. Are these firms receiving enough capital at startup to ensure their survival and growth? It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or after April 23, 1999. The closing date for receipt of the proposal will be on or after May 24, 1999. Copies of the solicitation will be provided upon written request only. No telephone or fax request will be honored. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. SIC 8732. Posted 04/07/99 (W-SN317466). (0097)

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