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R -- MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT TO PRODUCE RADIO SPOTS FOR THE CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM CAMPAIGN. POC Point of Contact: Cheryl Howe, Contract Specialist, 202-690-5552 The Department of Health and Human Services intends to negotiate with The Media Network on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to modify the "Produce Radio Spots for the Child Health Insurance Program Campaign" contract. This contract was awarded to The Media Network on a competitive basis in September 1998. The purpose of the contract is to produce radio spots, buy media in states selected by DHHS, place the commercial spots within the specified period and possibly include an evaluation component to the campaign. The scope of the CHIP campaign has been extended and broadened and therefore, the need exists to extend the period of performance under this contract to quickly and efficiently accommodate the program's additional need for media coverage. The Media Network is exclusively qualified to perform this work. The purpose of this synopsis is to comply with the notice requirements of FAR 5.201. Any organization that believes it is capable of performing similar services should submita statement of capabilities with documentation supporting its ability to meet the Government's requirements as described above. Capability statements should be submitted within 45 days of the publication of this synopsis to the contact point and address given above. See Note 22. No additional documents are available. Posted 06/07/99 (D-SN339911). (0158)

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