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R -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPLEMENT THE HBCU CAPITAL FINANCING PROGRAM POC James Hairfield, 202/708-8529, Contracting Officer, Carolyn Dickens, 202/708-8560 PR #EDOOPE-99-003377 The Department of Education intends to solicit offers for technical assistance to Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)on how to plan and prepare for receiving funding from the HBCU Capital Financing Program. The requirement intends to increase the number of HBCUs that achieve financing; enhance HBCUs competitiveness for attracting and retaining superior faculty, staff and students; protect the Department's investment in HBCUs. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 09/02/99 (W-SN375919). (0245)

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