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R -- DEVELOP A GRANTEE REPORTING SYSTEM. SOL 99-OA-A108352(DB) POC Dan Bayne (301)443-9911 E-MAIL: Dan Bayne -- Contract Specialist, dbayne2@psc.gov. The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with The Lewin Group, 3130 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 800, Falls Church, Va., 222042. 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 a grantee data reporting system that will enable the Office of Rural Health Policy to set meaningful performance standards for its grantees. The Contractor shall identify key policies, review current methods, identify alternative methods, and provide a draft and final OMB Clearance Package. The Period of Performance for this project is 26 (twenty-six) weeks. The Lewin Group 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. Posted 06/10/99 (W-SN341641). (0161)

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