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A -- WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION PLAN, DEMONSTRATION WAIVER COST ESTIMATE, AND DRAFT BIDDER SOLICITATION MATERIALS FOR THE DEMONSTRATION OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SERVICES. SOL HCFA POC Susan E. Crizer, Contract Specialist, (410) 786-5167. The Health Care Financing Administration under SAP, intends to award on a sole source basis a firm fixed price contract to Research Triangle Institute, 3040 Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-2194. This contract will provide for a written demonstration plan, demonstration waiver cost estimate, and draft bidder solicitation materials for the Demonstration of Competitive Bidding for Clinical Laboratory Services. The contractor will complete research begun in its role as subcontractor in the demonstration plan. All responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration to the Agency at the above address. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0014)

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