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R -- EVALUATION STUDY ON THE NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARD SOL 97-BHPR-E048255(abg) DUE 083097 POC Alexandra B. Garcia The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the University of Colorado, Division of General Internal Medicine, 4200 East Ninth Avenue; Box B 180; Denver, Colorado 80262. 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 obtain an evaluation study on the National Research Service Award (NRSA) program. The goal of the evaluation study is to assess the degree to which the NRSA program and its graduates have been successful as defined by sustained, productive research and academic careers in primary medical care. The period of performance for this project is 15 months. The University of Colorado 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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