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U -- PROVIDE TRAINING AND ALL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS SOL 777-25-99 DUE 070199 POC Garry Plear (440)838-6028 The VA Learning University Business Center, Cleveland, OH, proposes to enter into a non-competitive commercial item contract with Bayer Institute, 400 Morgan Lane, West Haven, CT, 06516, to provide all necessary labor, transportation, materials, services, educational and consultation supplies to conduct workshops entitled "Clinician-Patient Communication". The contract performance period will be from July 14 through July 16, 1999. The determination to enter into a non-competitive contract is due to this workshop being proprietary in nature and it reflects Bayer Institute's unique and innovative techniques, which meet VA Learning University requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive bids or proposals but all responses received within the due date shall be considered. Posted 06/24/99 (W-SN346961). (0175)

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