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D -- TRADENET EXPORT ADVISOR SOL SBAHQ-99-R-0007 DUE 122898 POC Deborah Woods (202) 205-7051 E-MAIL: Deborah.Woods@sba.gov, Deborah.Woods@sba.gov. The Small Business Administration proposes to negotiate a sole source contract with the Rhode Island Export Assistance Center (RIEAC), International Trade Data Network (ITDN), Bryant College, Smithfield, RI to host TradeNet's "Export Advisor" and provide ITDN access to U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs). ITDN provides full internet service provider support, an existing data multiplier network to the USEACs and internet users who register with TradeNet, and development/technical assistance and marketing support for the web site. ITDN contains proprietary databases. The contract term will be for one year. Interested firms are invited to identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by no later than 12/28/98. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 12/10/98 (W-SN279130). (0344)

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