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R -- RURAL HEALTH CLINICS HANDBOOK SOL HRSA-OA-96-A131882 POC Alexandra B. Garcia. The Health Resources and Services Administration proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis with the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC), 426 C Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, for the purpose of developing a hanbook on managed care for rural health care providers and the communities they serve. The NARHC is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services as set forth in 41 U.S.C. 253(c)1. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The period of performance is eight months. This award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0204)

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