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R -- PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RURAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ON Y2K COMPATIBILITY ISSUES SOL HRSA-99-OA-A108354 DUE 052099 POC Aileen Broider-301-443-5231 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with The National Association of Rural Health Clinics, 426 C Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. 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 plan and implement four regional meetings for Rural Health Clinic personnel and other rural providers to assist them in identifying and correcting problems related to the Y2K compliance process. The contractor shall: develop a schedule for four regional meetings; arrange for the logistics for each meeting; develop an agenda for each meeting; conduct the meetings and prepare a summary report. The National Association of Rural Health Clinics is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is twenty four weeks. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note 26. Posted 05/04/99 (W-SN327340). (0124)

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