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R -- DEVELOP AND PILOT TEST A DRAFT CONSUMER TOOL ON MANAGED CARE SOL HRSA-98-HAB-261234 DUE 061298 POC Aileen Broider-301-443-5231 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the National Association of People with AIDS, 1413 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this procurement is to pilot test a draft consumer tool on managed care and develop a final version of the consumer tool based on findings from the pilot test. The contractor shall develop a workplan; conduct a focus group and develop a report; develop a draft consumer educational tool, pilot test it and refine it; and develop a final project report. The National Association of People with AIDS is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is 20 weeks. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note(s):22 and 26. (0147)

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