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R -- PROVIDE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS EXPERTISE FOR HIV/AIDS BUREAU SOL HRSA-99-HAB-A63606 DUE 122098 POC Aileen Broider-301-443-5231 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with Mr. Richard Seaton, 3909 McKinley Street, Washington, DC 20008. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this procurement is to provide marketing and communications expertise for the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) specifically related to its information dissemination activities. The contractor shall: assist in the assessment of the responsiveness of current products to the needs of the HAB and its grantees; assist in the development of products that communicate the Bureau's message and policy relating to specific Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act implementation issues; provide technical reports that document the needs among grantees for informational support related to specific concerns; provide editorial plans and prepare articles for a communication for grantees; providetechnical assistance in the development of a web site; assess the utility of information and technical assistance products to grantees; prepare progress reports; and provide oral briefings to HAB staff. Mr. Richard Seaton is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is one year. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note(s):22 and 26. Posted 12/03/98 (W-SN276790). (0337)

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