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R -- ENHANCE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH SOL 98T262671 POC Deloris Agee, Contract Specialist, 301-443-2475, Margaret Kelly, Contracting Officer, 301-443-2475 WEB: Program Support Center, Program Support Center. E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, dagee@psc.dhhs.gov. The Office of Public Health and Science/Office of Minority Health through the Program Support Center, General Acquisitions Branch plans to award a 12-month sole source Simplified Acquisition to the Office of Minority Health, Arkansas Department of Health. The contractor shall enhance the infrastructure of the Arkansas Office of Minority Health for reaching the minority population and assessing their health status. The contractor shall develop ways to improve outreach initiatives and communications with other local health departments and community based organizations. Prepare a report based on findings from focus groups. Anticipated award date is July 1, 1998. No solicitation will be issued. (0167)

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