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R -- REFINING THE MARYLAND STATE OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH INFRASTRUTCTUAL SYSTEM SOL 98T262655 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 Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The contractor shall refine the Maryland State Office of Minority Health Infrastructual System which represents minorities in a broad range of health and health-related occupations. The contractor shall design and implement an evaluation system that will effect the Maryland Health Career academy's data collection, editing, storage and analysis program. 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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