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B -- STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF ASTHMA CARE IN CHCS VS. MEDICAID IN MASSACHUSETTS SOL HRSA-99-BPHC-0018 DUE 050799 POC Dan Bayne -- (301) 443-9911 E-MAIL: For further information via e-mail, DBAYNE2@PSC.GOV. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with Georgetown University Medical Center, Institute for Health Care and Research Policy, 22333 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 525, Washington, D.C., 20007. 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 conduct a study examining the quality of asthma care provided in Community Health Center (CHCs) versus other Medicaid managed care provider types in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Contractor shall submit a plan for the conduct of the study, a draft of preliminary findings upon completion, and a final draft of findings, as well as an oral presentation summarizing the study findings. Georgetown University Medical Center is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The Period of Performance shall be 24 weeks from the effective date of the contract. See Note 26. Posted 04/19/99 (W-SN321945). (0109)

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