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R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES. SOL 52SBNB0C1054 DUE 052600 POC Romena R. Moy, Contracting Officer, (301) 975-4999 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) has a requirement for technical services in support of the Technology Administration's Office of Technology Policy (OTP) Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Technology (EPSCoT). EPSCoT was established by Congress in 1998 for the purpose of improving the technological competitiveness of the states that have historically received less Federal R&D funding than a majority of states. The purpose of this requirement is to (1) evaluate the mission of EPSCoT in terms of funded projects, and (2) assess the program's underlying concept, design, and structure. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) will be available in the solicitation package. The period of performance will be eighteen (18) months from the date of contract award. This requirement is unrestricted, therefore, NIST intends to solicit all qualified organizations with extensive experience in analyzing the dynamics of regional technology-based economic growth. Multiple awards are anticipated. All interested firms may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. All requests for a copy of the solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the above address. See Note 26. Posted 04/18/00 (W-SN446010). (0109)

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