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Q -- DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENTS FOR HRSA SUPPORTED MINORITY HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAM SOL HRSA-240-OA-25(7) DUE 071497 POC Frank Murphy (301) 443-5165 The Health Resources and Services Administration proposes to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with Association of University Programs in Health Administration, 1911 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 503, Arlington, VA 22209 to develop and test data collection instruments for five minority health professions programs -- Centers of Excellence, Health Careers Opportunity Program, Nursing Education Opportunities for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds, Nursing Special Projects, and Partnerships for Health Professions Education. This requirement will be for a 12-month period. The Association of University Programs in Health Administration is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and service as set forth in 41 USC 253(c)1. Only one source is available. Interested parties may in writing, identify their interest and submit a capability statement within 15 days from the date of publication of this notice. See Note 22 (0149)

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