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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SOL 52SBNB0C1067 DUE 081100 POC Patrick P. Staines, Contracts Specialist, (301) 975-6335;Sandra L. Febach, (301) 975-6326 WEB: NIST Contracts Hompage, 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 an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirement for research, evaluation and program monitoring activities. Offerors must demonstrate their qualifications, expertise, and experience in conceptualizing, organizing and conducting high quality research under stringent time constraints in the general areas of manufacturing trends and analysis, manufacturing extension programs and policies, technology deployment, industrial marketing research, evaluation, and national program and center specific performance measurement and reporting. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 8732. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) will be available in the solicitation package. The period of performance will be twelve (12) months from the date of contract award, with the option to extend for four (4) 12-month periods. All responsible sources 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 06/15/00 (W-SN465225). (0167)

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