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R -- NATIONAL MANAGED CARE RESOURCE CENTER SOL HRSA-OA-97-B34203 DUE 013197 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 analyze and prepare recommendations and requirements for a HRSA sponsored national managed care resource center for providers to vulnerable, at risk populations. The contractor shall: meet with project officer to discuss scope of work and clarify issues of the project; develop goals and time frames for completing each phase of the contract; assess the potential value and demand for technical assistance; collect data and prepare a draft analysis; meet with representatives from the Bureaus and offices; research other existing clearing houses; prepare interim report; prepare a final design of a HRSA technical assistance "switching station". The period of performance is 26 weeks. All responsible sources may submit an original and three copies of a technical proposal and the Request for Quotation. The solicitation will be issued on or about 01/02/97. The closing date will be on 01/31/97. All request must be in writing or by Fax to (301) 443-5462, cite solicitation #HRSA-OA-97-B34203. Telephone requests will not be honored. See Note(s): 1. (0352)

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