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R -- SUPPORT AND DEVELOP THE EXCELLENCE IN PRIMARY CARE PROJECT SOL HRSA-97-BPHC-345345 DUE 080497 POC Aileen Broider-301-443-5231 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Institute for Medical Quality, P.O. Box 7690, San Francisco, CA 94120-7690. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this procurement is to support and develop the Excellence in Primary Care Project. The contractor shall: convene an expert group to develop a self assessment and guidance tool, coordinate all logistics for the group, summarize all team meetings, prepare a draft and final version of the self assessment tool, facilitate an evaluation meeting, and present an oral briefing summarizing the project. The Institute for Medical Quality is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is five months. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note(s):22. (0197)

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