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R -- SPNS MANUAL FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SOL HRSA-BHRD-97-A271391 DUE 012397 POC POC: Alexandra B. Garcia (301) 443-5672; Contracting Officer: Steven L. Zangwill, (301) 443-5672 The Health Resources and Services Administration is soliciting proposals according to the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in Part 13 of The Federal Acquisition Regulations(FAR). According to Part 13, this procurement has been classified as a small business set aside (Firm Fixed-Price). Although the current threshold within our agency for simplified acquisitions is $50,000, please do not assume that this procurement is for the threshold amount. Quotes that exceed the threshold will not be considered. The purpose of this procurement is to produce a manual on training in the HIV epidemic. The manual will consist of three sections: 1) an overview of basic methodological and pedagogical considerations in doing HIV training; 2) actual activities that trainers can use including the activity's purpose, time and materials needed, and suitability for various audiences; and 3) specific activities for teaching different aspect of HIV disease, including disease progression and natural history transmission and prevention, care and treatment, and psychosocial topics. The contractor shall: meet with the project officer to discuss the development of the manual; review the HIV/AIDS and adult learning literature on theoretical approaches; compile a draft HIV/AIDS Training Manual; revise and modify draft manual; consult with project officer to determine final design format and clearance process; prepare final product; provide HRSA with electronic and hard copies of final manual; and submit proposed graphics in hard copy and agreed-upon software. The period of performance is 42 weeks. All responsible small business concern may submit an original and three copies of a technical proposal and the Request for Quotation. The solicitation will be issued on or about 12/23/96. The closing date will be on 01/23/96. All request must be in writing or by Fax to (301) 443-5462, cite solicitation #HRSA-BHRD-97-A271391. Telephone requests will not be honored. See Note(s): 1. (0346)

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