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R -- STUDY ON CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH STATUS MEASURES AND STANDARDS SOL HRSA-97-MCHB-H0782A DUE 081997 POC Aileen Broider-301-443-5231 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Institute of Medicine, 2101 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC, 20418. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this procurement is to provide partial support for an exploratory study on child and adolescent health status measures and standards. The contractor shall: summarize the state of the art regarding child and youth-focused health status assessment; review existing health care guidelines, standards and screening instruments for children and adolescents; convene key representatives who influence the quality of health care; outline guidelines for developing child and adolescent health outcome measures; and prepare a final report. The Institute of Medicine is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is one year. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note(s):22. (0213)

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