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R -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -- RYAN WHITE CARE ACT SOL 97-BHRD-E061831(ABG) DUE 081297 POC Alexandra B. Garcia (301) 443-5116 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is soliciting proposals in accordance with the Simplified Acquisitions Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The purpose of this proposal is to assist the Division of HIV Services (DHS), Planning and Technical Assistance Branch in ensuring that technical assistance provided under the TAC meets the needs of grantees and effectively responds to changes in the legislation. The contractor will perform critical responsibilities associated with the TAC which will directly improve the performance of Title I and Title II CARE Act programs, and assist grantees in complying with requirements of the CARE Act. The goal of the contractor's work is to improve the capacity, outcome and cost effectiveness of health care and support services funded under these programs, to improve the coordination between CARE Act programs and other local, State and federally-supported HIV-related services, and to provide the highest quality of materials and information to DHS Project Officers and grantees. This contract shall also require the contractor to perform multiple writing, editing and proofreading activities related to key CARE Act and DHS documents. Additionally, the contractor will be the principle agent responsible for developing materials for several important meetings and conferences, including: the PLWH Community Discussion Group Meetings, the meeting of Low Incidence States, Small EMA meetings, the national Skills-Building Conference, the Gay and Lesbian Health Foundation Conference, the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference, and the national AIDS and Managed Care conference. The writing and administrative support provided by the contractor will enable DHS to enhance the technical assistance provided to grantees and local communities, and to quickly disseminate critical information to DHS staff and grantees. The period of performance is 10 months. Solicitation will be issued on or about July 11, 1997. The closing date will be on August 12, 1997, at no later than 4:00pm local prevailing time. All request must be in writing or by Fax to (301) 443-5462, cite solicitation #97-BHPR-E061831(ABG). TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED. See Note #26 (0177)

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