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Q -- HIV/AIDS COUNSELING, TESTING AND REFERRAL SERVICES POC Diane Coger, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-7083 E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, DCoger@psc.gov. The District of Columbia, Department of Health, Agency for HIV/AIDS through the Program Support Center, ADP Acquisitions Branch, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intends to award a sole source acquisition to Whitman-Walker Clinic in Washington, DC. to provide HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral and Partner Notification Services. This acquisition is to extend these services until a competitive follow-on contract is awarded. The Government intends to solicit one source for these services in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Any interested concern may submit a capability statement that demonstrates an ability to respond to this requirement. All responsible sources shall be considered. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is available; therefore, requests for such document will be considered an invalid response. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be writing and must refer to Contract Number 282-98-1011, Attention Diane Coger. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days from the date this synopsis is published, the Contracting Officer will proceed with award to Whitman-Walker Clinic. See Note 22. Posted 05/22/00 (W-SN457175). (0143)

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