Procurement Branch, Federal Trade Commission, 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 702, Washington, DC 20580

R -- MYSTERY SHOPPER SURVEY FOR AGE-RESTRICTED PRODUCTS SOL 2900-00-00-P-0001 POC Eric Vogt (202) 326-2259 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)is conducting an investigation into enforcement of self-regulatory ratings systems applying to certain categories of products. The FTC wishes to determine, by means of mystery shopper surveys, whether teenagers are able to purchase these age-restricted products. The FTC is soliciting a contractor to conduct the mystery shopper survey. The mystery shopper survey would involve visits to 1200-1600 stores nationwide. The surveys must be completed no later than three months after contract award. It is anticipated that the closing date for receipt of proposals will be November 24, 1999. This requirement is being solicited under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13. Only written or facsimile requests for a solicitation package will be honored. Fax requests to: Eric Vogt @ (202) 326-3529. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 10/21/99 (W-SN393820). (0294)

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