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R -- STATISTICAL STUDY OF SMALL BUSINESS SOL 0.3112.0027 POC Kyle B. Groome, 202-205-6622 The U.S. Small business Administration intends to award a sole source contract to David C. Ribar Economic and Statistical Consulting, 9513 Burning Branch Road, Burke, VA 22015, to conduct a study for the Office of Advocacy entitled: "Does a Rising Tide of Small Business Jobs Lift All Boats?" for $49,000.00. See Note 22 Posted 05/10/00 (W-SN453453). (0131)

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