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U -- DEVELOPING MODEL SCIENCE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNTIES FOR HISPANIC AND NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS SOL HRSA 240 BHPr-28(7) DUE 062397 POC Nicholas A. Bartolomeo (301) 443-5672 17. The Health Resources and Services Administration proposes to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Sciences (SACNAS), University of California, 1117 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 to (1) support and expand K-12 Teacher Workshop presented annually for elementary, middle and high school science and math teachers, (2) develop, implement, and evaluate a culturally-relevant Model K-12 Science Curriculum which could be presented nationwide, and (3) to increase the number of elementary, middle and high school students interested in a career in the health professions via attendance and participation in the SACNAS National Conference and Young Science Scholars Program for Hispanic and Native American youth. The requirement is for a period of thirty-six months. SACNAS is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services as set forth in 41 USC 253 (c) 1. Only one source is available. Interested parties may in writing identify their interest and submit a capability statement within 15 days from the date of publication of this notice. See Note 22.***** (0126)

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