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R -- ONLINE DIRECTORY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATORS AND PROGRAMS IN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT SOL 97-BHPR-E060931ABG DUE 092497 POC Alexandra B. Garcia (301) 443-2750 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Institute of Health Care Improvement (IHI), 135 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02215. 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 develop an interactive, searchable database hosted at the Institute for helathcare Improvement web site. The IHI, is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services providing the required work and services. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. This announcement is for information only. No solicitation is available. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note #22 & 26. (0252)

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