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R -- DEVELOP PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR CHCS SOL 9-BPHC-0041(KL) DUE 052199 POC Kimberly Lewis (301)443-4540 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite #500, Washington, DC 20036. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this purchase order is to develop performance measures for Community Health Centers (CHCs), the measurement protocol, pilot testing of the measures as well as develop a small, primary care, group practice accreditation protocol for CHCs. The period of performance for this project is 6 months. NCQA 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. This announcement is for information only. No solicitation is available. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note #26. 99-BPHC-0041(KL) Posted 05/11/99 (W-SN329986). (0131)

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