U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development, Office Of Procurement And Contracts, Program Support Division (ARCS), 451 7th Street, Sw, Room 5256, Washington, DC 20410

A -- HOUSING FINANCE RESEARCH SOL R-OPC-21673 POC Contact David Ritter, Contract Specialist, (202) 708-1585 ext. 7424/Contracting Officer, Marian Louden, (202) 708-1585 ext. 7165 WEB: Click here to see other HUD solicitations from the, http://www.hud.gov/cts/ctsoprty.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contact David Ritter, the contract specialist, David_A._Ritter@hud.gov. This procurement is nonrestrictive and will be a Full and Open Competition. The Department will procure contract services to obtain quick -- response research of the highest quality on housing finance, macroeconomic, and housing market issues of major importance for the Department. The Government anticipates award of an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). Task orders issued under this IQC will cover a broad range of economic and finance topics related to housing and mortgage markets and the effects of specific programs and policies in these markets. Task orders may take many forms, from primary research on the qualitative and quantitative impacts of a proposed program or market innovation, to an overview of the housing finance research agenda by leading experts in the field. Overall, the research requested under the IQC will be used to assist Departmental and Administration decision makers in evaluating and formulating housing finance programs. The period of performance wil be five (5) years. The Government anticipates multiple awards. The Request For Proposal release date will be on or about April 5, 2000. Offerors may obtain a copy of the solicitation by submitting a written request along with two (2) self-adressed labels to the above address. No fax requests will be accepted. HUD posts all required notices of its contracting opportunities on its Internet Home Page Contracting Opportunities site as indicated at the end of this notice. Potential offerors who download copies copies of the solicitation From HUD's Home Page will NOT automatically receive any amendments to the solicitation. Offerors are advised to check frequently to see if HUD has issued any amendments to the solicitation obtained. All amendments will be posted on, and may be downloaded from HUD's Home Page contracting Opportunities site. Posted 03/09/00 (W-SN432957). (0069)

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