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A -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSES SOL RFQ-SP-97-015 POC Brenda M.Butler,Contract Specialist, 202 219-6451. The Office of Research and Economic Anaylsis of the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration,U.S. Department of Labor solicits proposals for policy relevant projects costing $25,000 or less concerning private pensions and employer-provided helath benefits,with prioity to innovative,timely projects of $10,000 or less. All proposals for work related to employee benefits issues and the the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) will be considered. Priority will be given to work with immediate policy to relevance to the Department of Labor's responsibilities under Title I of ERISA. In addition, priority will be given to studies using the form 5500 data, the Health and Retirement Study, the April 1993 Supplement to the Current Population Survey, or the September 1994 Supplement to the Current Population Survey. Proposals will be reviewed for award at regular intervals throughout the fiscal year until funds have been expened. Proposals received after September 1,1997 will not be cosidered under this request for proposals. This program is designated for a 50 percent small business set-aside. Request for solicitations should be in writing. No phone calls please. Solicitation no. SP-97-015. Closing date for RFQ is September 1,1997. (0140)

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