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R -- A CULTURAL COMPETENCE IMPLEMENTATION MODEL: THE CENTRAL PROJECT POC Amy Andre, Contract Specialist, 301-443-2475, Margaret Kelly, Contracting Officer, 301-443-2475 The Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), SAMHSA plans to award a sole source simplified acquisition to American Psychological Association to synthesize current knowledge of CMHS cultural competence projects and develop a systems implementation model for cultural competence to improve quality of service in mental health systems. The Contractor shall assist states with implementing and evaluating culturally competent standards, measures, and curricula. The simplified acquisition anticipated award date is September 11, 1998. No solicitation is available. See Numbered Note(s):22. Posted 08/24/98 (W-SN240751). (0236)

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