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R -- PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM SOL HRSA-99-MCHB-17A DUE 021699 POC Aileen Broider-301-443-5231 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with The Health Policy Resources Group, LLC, 2305 Gold Mine Road, Brookeville, Maryland 20833. 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 assistance to the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program. The contractor shall: review and revise the EMSC 5-year plan; develop a draft scope of work for Partnership for Children Activities; provide written recommendations for the content of an interagency agreement between HRSA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission; analyze data and write a report and a journal article on a 1998 Study of Emergency Departments' Readiness to Serve Children; and attend meetings on pediatric emergency care and prepare summary reports. The Health Policy Resources Group, LLC is deemed the only responsible source capable ofproviding the required work and services. The period of performance is ten months. 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 01/29/99 (W-SN292670). (0029)

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