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R -- DEVELOP A COMMUNITY TEMPLATE TO ASSESS THE READINESS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN SOL 98-MCHB-50ASRB 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 the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, 102 Wet Leake St, Clinton, Mississippi, 39056, to provide assistance to help the Maternal and Child Health Bureau fully implement the Emergency Medical Services for Children program. The Association will participate in EMS Partnership for Children meetings, disseminate EMSC information to members, and develop a community "template" to assess the readiness of Emergency Medical Services to meet the needs to children to be used by lay groups, among other tasks. The period of performance is one year. 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. (0141)

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