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R -- HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP SOL 97-BHPR-E049795(abg) DUE 090197 POC Alexandra B. Garcia (301) 443-2750 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Raising Hispanic Academic Achievement, Inc., 4602 North Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. In accordance with Part 13, award will be limited to Small Business concerns. The purpose of this purchase order is to plan, organize, establish, and initiate selected implementation activities for a health professions education partnership in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area, specifically in Montgomery/Prince George's Counties. The period of performance for this project is 12 months. The Raising Hispanic Academic Achievement, Inc., is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. This is an announcement only. No solicitation is available. 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. (0230)

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