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R -- FAMILY-CENTERED PRACTICES IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS SOL HRSA-98-MCHB-76A DUE 082198 POC Aileen Broider-301-443-5231 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Emergency Nurses Association, 216 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purposes of this procurement are to implement activities to assist in meeting the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) 5-Year Plan objectives; to communicate EMSC issues through annual meetings, newsletters, and other communication vehicles; and to participate in meetings of the EMS Partnership for Children Consortium. The contractor shall participate and report on EMSC Partnership for Children meetings; pilot test a needs assessment tool on Family-Centered Practices in Emergency Departments; analyze the data and prepare a draft and final report; and prepare a journal article and fact sheet. The Emergency Nurses Association is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is twelve 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 and 26. Posted 08/04/98 (W-SN232304). (0216)

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