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B -- ANALYSIS OF THE CARE NEEDS OF GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN OF COLOR LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS SOL 00-HAB-A52481-HSA POC Hanif S. Abdul-Amin, (301) 443-2752, Steve Zangwill, Contracting Officer The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is soliciting from sources with the capability to provide HRSA an analysis of the needs of gay men of color living with HIV/AIDS as it relates to their primary health care needs, access to and retention of care. This solicitation is done in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 13. The contractor shall have strong ties to existing major HIV/AIDS health care policy advocates amongst the gay population of color. Furthermore, the contractor shall have knowledge of and connections to appropriate representative organizations of this population. In addition, it is essential the Contractors have in-depth knowledge of the primary issues confronting persons living with HIV/AIDS. The contractor shall collect, for review, in-depth qualitative information from individuals and centers pleading on behalf of gays with HIV/AIDS. The Contractor shall develop a policy paper outlining areas of needs and recommending interventions to enhance care of this population, based on this data. The Contractor will complete an outline of policy paper for approval by the HRSA Project Officer and a 12-15 page policy paper, which will provide an analysis of the care needs of gay men of color living with HIV/AIDS. The period of performance is five (5) months. Solicitation will be issued on or about June 23, 2000. The closing date will be on July 24, 2000. All requests must be in writing or by Fax to: (301) 443-5462, cite solicitation #00-HAB-A52481-HSA. Contact: Hanif S. Abdul-Amin at (301) 443-2752, e-mail: HAbdul@hrsa.gov. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED. See Note #26. Posted 06/08/00 (W-SN463013). (0160)

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