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A -- RESEARCH STUDY SOL SBAHQ-99-R-00223 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 "Contract Streamlining: It's Effect on Small Firm Procurement". What does the latest information show for all small firms, women-owned firms and minority-owned firms? Has the industry mix changed much in the affected sectors? Is the federal share of prime contracts increasing again? 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-SN317436). (0097)

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