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R -- PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERTISE FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM SOL 98-MCHB-42ASRB 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 American Psychological Association, 750 First St, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, to provide psychological expertise to help the Maternal and Child Health Bureau fully implement the Emergency Medical Services for Children program. The Association will participate in EMS Partnership for Children meetings, disseminate EMSC information to members, and develop a bibliography on the psychological and behavioral aspects of EMSC, among other tasks. The period of performance is one year. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. This announcement is for information only. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures, in accordance with FAR Part 13. See Notes 22, 26. (0132)

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