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76 -- SUBSCRIPTION!! SOL TIRNO-00-Q-MOA16 DUE 051800 POC Contract Specialist, Sharlene Hagans, (202) 283-1139 The Internal Revenue Service intends to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis to Roper Starch Worldwide, Inc., 1801 K Street, NW, Suite 2031, Washington, DC, for a one year subscription to Roper Reports and Roper Report Plus. Roper Reports is a consumer trend analysis and consulting service, which provides clients comprehensive insight into the key consumer trends, driving their business. Roper Reports includes the following deliverables: (1) Up to three (3) copies of the full Roper Reports studies for the research released during the contract year; (2) The Roper Reports Electronic Library, complete with an executive summary, trend tables, and demographic findings for the data contained in each wave of Roper Reports commencing with the first issue of 1996; (3) The monthly Public Pulse, an electronic newsletter highlighting Roper's perspective on a key market trend or segment; (4) Custom Intelligence Service which consist of ongoing analytical and consulting services; (5) An Annual Presentation on key trends driving the consumer marketplace; and (6) Topic Memos outlining the proposed question areas about two weeks prior to close of questionnaire for each research wave. Roper Reports Plus includes one or more special market identifier question(s) in all upcoming surveys to identify a group(s) of consumers of particular interest to you. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirements shall submit written quotations no later than 15 days from the published date of this announcement. Organizations submitting quotes should address the cost of subscription and a description of the services/materials the fee includes; services (and related costs) that are available but not limited to subscription fee. Award will be based on price and other factors. All quotes shall include price(s); FOB point; a POC (name and telephone number); GSA contract number if applicable; business size and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. All questions must be submitted in writing and received by facsimile on (202) 283-1511 or mail. If no responses are received the award will be made to Roper Starch Worldwide, Inc. Posted 05/03/00 (W-SN450795). (0124)

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