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R -- AIDSETCS PROGRAM SOL HRSA-BHPR-97-B26545 DUE 042497 POC Alexandra B. Garcia The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Ohio State University Research Fund, 1314 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212 This procurement shall be process in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this procurement is to provide specialized database management services to the AIDS Education and Training Centers Program. The contractor shall: modify and refine teleform based scannable forms for each of the three data systems; modify and refine an operations manual; provide technical assistance and training to AETCs; receive data; develop data reports. The Ohio State University Research Fund is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is one year. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The software being used for this project belongs to the contractor. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note(s): 22. (0104)

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