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R -- DISPARITIES IN HEALTH PROMOTION EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF VERMONT SOL 98T262627 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, Vermont Department of Health. The contractor shall develop an assessment tool to assess the knowledge and awareness of health disparities in the Hispanic/Latino, African American, Native American, and Asian communities in the Central, West Central, and /or Southern sections of Vermont. Prepare a report based on findings from focus groups. Anticipated award date is July 7, 1998. No solicitation will be issued. (0170)

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