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R -- ANALYTIC AND WRITING SERVICES SOL 97-BHPR-E048271(abg) DUE 083097 POC Alexandra B. Garcia The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with Richard Schmidt Associates, Ltd., 5631 Knollwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20816. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this purchase order is to provide analytic and writing services; technical and logistic support; synthesize and analyze external data as it relates to Title VII. The period of performance for this project is 12 months. The Richard Schmidt Associates, Ltd. is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note #22 & 26. (0228)

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