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R -- CASE STUDIES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAID BUY-INS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SOL RFP-21-00-HHS-OS POC Point of Contact: Cheryl Howe, Contract Specialist, 202-690-5552 The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), in collaboration with the Health Care Financing Administration, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking qualified offerors to assist them in: 1) examining the early implementation experiences of states that have opted a Medicaid buy-in for people with disabilities and 2) offering technical assistance to states on developing a Medicaid buy-in. The goal of this contract is to compare the design and implementation experiences of different states, and use the information to inform both state and federal policy makers about strategies for improving Medicaid buy-in options that support the employment of people with disabilities. This procurement is a full and open competition. The period of performance will be approximately 12 months. A cost type contract is anticipated. The date of issue for this RFP will be approximately July 17, 2000. Proposals will be due 30 days after issuance date of the RFP. It is anticipated that the solicitation document will be available on the DHHS website at www.os.dhhs.gov/progorg/oam/contrct within 5 business days of issuance of the paper copies. However, to assure receipt, you should request a paper copy. Requests for paper copies of this RFP must be made in writing to the address and contact point listed above. Requests may be faxed to Cheryl Howe at (202) 690-5698. There will not be a bidder's conference. Any questions on the RFP will be due in writing approximately 10 calendar days after RFP issuance. Posted 06/28/00 (D-SN469364). (0180)

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