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R -- DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF PRIMARY CARE SERVICES -- PILOT STUDY SOL 98-BHPr-A257223 POC Sarah Bueter (301) 443-5352; fax (301) 443-6038 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a SOLE-SOURCE basis with the Center for Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover NH, 03755 for the development and evaluation of Primary Care Service Areas (PCSA), using analogous methods to Dartmouth's definition of hospital service areas for the nation. The PCSAs will provide the basis for developing and validating future rational service areas. The Center for Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Dartmouth Medical School is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is nine months. 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, in accordance with FAR Part 13. See Notes 22, 26. (0061)

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