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A -- RESEARCH STUDY SOL SBAHQ-99-R-0022 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 "Credit Card Procurement for Small firms". What are federal agencies buying using the new higher limit credit cards? How much of these products and services are coming from small firms? 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-SN317432). (0097)

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