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R -- JOINT COUNCIL ON STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH SOL 99-OA-A260842(MJS) DUE 120198 POC Mary Jean Skinner, 301-443-5237 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a SOLE-SOURCE basis with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), 1100 17th Street, NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20036 to provide sponsorship of a Joint Council on State and Local Public Health to facilitate meetings of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and NACCHO representatives to discuss, provide advice and recommendations, and a final report on issues of mutual concern to HRSA. The period of performance is one year. 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, 26. Posted 11/16/98 (W-SN271710). (0320)

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