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A -- RESEARCH STUDY SOL SBAHQ-99-R-0026 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 "Making Benefits Available to Employees of Small Businesses". Can we find a way to allow employees in small firms to participate in benefit programs to the extent that is done in large companies? These benefits could include training and education programs, health care plans, pension plans, and other benefits. Would a voucher system work? 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-SN317458). (0097)

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