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R -- MANUAL ON NEWBORN HEARING SCREEN AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR ALL BIRTHING HOSPITALS SOL 98-MCHB-36ASRB POC Sarah Bueter (301) 443-5352; fax (301) 443-6038 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a SOLE-SOURCE basis with Utah State University, National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, 2880 University Blvd, Logan, UT 84322-2880. The project is to develop and disseminate a manual on newborn hearing screening that can be distributed to all birthing hospitals in the country. The period of performance is four months. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. This announcement is for information only. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures, in accordance with FAR Part 13. See Notes 22, 26. (0099)

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