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B -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EVALUATION STRATEGIES OR DISSEMINATION: SPRANS, HEALTHY START, AND CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM SOL 98-OA-A 63545(MJS) DUE 091598 POC Mary Jean Skinner, 301-443-5237 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a SOLE-SOURCE basis with Milton Kotelchuck, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 440 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599 for technical assistance in evaluating the Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (SPRANS), in disseminating the findings of the national evaluation of the Healthy Start Program, and in developing evaluation strategies for the Child Health Insurance Program. The period of performance is 54 weeks. This announcement is for information only. A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Notes 22 and 26. Posted 08/31/98 (W-SN243742). (0243)

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