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A -- RESEARCH STUDY SOL SBAHQ-99-R-0017 DUE 052499 POC Dionna Martin (202) 205-7029 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Advocacy is soliciting proposals for a research topic entitled "Small Business Credit Card Market -- A Case Study". This study will examine the use of credit cards by small firms, and their implications. Are small firms using then to substitute for bank credit due to convenience? Contractor may survey small firms, banks, or bank trade associations. 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-SN317358). (0097)

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