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R -- WORKSHOP "STATE PRIMARY CARE OFFICES IN WORKFORCE PLANNING" SOL 98-BHPR-A262736(ABG) DUE 090219 POC Alexandra B. Garcia The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Health Services Research Center (HSRC), University of North Carolina, CB #7590, 725 Airport Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this purchase order is to provide technical and logistical services necessary to conduct a two-day hands-on conference workshop for about 100 participants, title "Assisting State Primary Care Offices in Workforce Planning Through the Application of Analytical Methods and Modeling at Sub-National Levels." The contractor shall organize, facilitate, document all presentations, and provide all logistical arrangements. The period of performance for this project is 12 months. The HSRC, University of North Carolina, is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. This announcement is for information only. No solicitation is available. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note #22 & 26. Posted 08/18/98 (W-SN238674). (0230)

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