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A -- RESEARCH STUDY SOL SBAHQ-99-R-0024 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 "Procurement Teams and Success Rates from Small Firms". Many small firms are teaming up with other small firms to create a larger company for the purpose of bidding on federal contracts. What evidence is there that this strategy is working? 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-SN317442). (0097)

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