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R -- COMMUNITY BASE INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING PROJECT SOL 97-BHPR-e048294abg DUE 092497 POC Alexandra B. Garcia The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Mr. Charles O. Cranford, Regional Programs Executive Director, AHEC Program, 4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 599, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. 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 plan, develop and implement a community-based interdisciplinary training project which addresses the needs of undeserved rural populations in Arkansas, which will demonstrate collaboration of Federal, State, and local resources. Mr. Charles O. Cranford, 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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