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R -- PART-TIME CONSULTING SERVICES SOL n/a POC Debra Chapman, (202) 942-4994 Notice of intent to issue a purchase order for a part-time consultant. The consultant shall gather information for, and provide advice, opinions, recommendations and ideas to the Director of the Division of Enforcement and other officials and employees of the SEC as the Division Director may request. Services include: 1) reviewing and analyzing public accounting and auditing policy matters within the jurisdiction of the SEC, and 2) reviewing and analyzing matters related to the professional responsibility of accountants in the Commission and Securities industry. The period of performance will be for a period of one year. The SEC has surveyed the market and believes that Walter P. Schuetze, 8940 Fair Oaks Parkway, Boerne, TX 78015 is the only source capable of meeting these requirements. Accordingly the SEC intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for a part-time consultant. See Note 22. Posted 02/25/00 (W-SN428717). (0056)

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