Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Telephone: (202) 205-6460. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.sba.gov. Business Services 110 to small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned business firms. Each year, GSA, the Federal Government's purchasing agent, real estate developer, telecommunications manager, and computer overseer, contracts for over $10 billion worth of goods and services. Because it must provide the workspace, supplies, equipment, and support that other agencies need to do their jobs, GSA is an important market for small businesses. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any business concern is eligible to. Beneficiary Eligibility: Business concerns. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Contact the nearest GSA Business Counseling Offices by letter, telephone, or in person. PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1999, Business Counseling Offices personnel performed 115,827 business and counseling actions; fiscal year 2000 estimate is 120,000, and fiscal year 2001 estimate is 125,000. In fiscal year 2000, Business Counseling Offices personnel participated in 425 business and opportunity meetings; the fiscal year 2000 estimate is 450. The fiscal year 2001 estimate is 475. (Outreach being encouraged nationwide). REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
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