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R -- RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND MALDISTRIBUTION PROBLEMS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS, BOTH RURAL AND URBAN SOL 99-BHPR-B33630 POC Sarah Bueter (301) 443-5352; Fax (301) 443-5462 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with East Texas AHEC/HETC, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555-1056. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Part 13 of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations. The purpose of this purchase order is to prepare a prospectus for the recruitment, retention, and maldistribution problems of health professionals in undeserved areas, both rural and urban. The contractor shall organize, plan for, and host the Year 2000 National Area Health Education Centers Organization (NAO) Conference and prepare a Conference Summary Report, incorporating suggestions and comments made at the conference. The period of performance for this project is one (1) year. East Texas AHEC/HETC is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing required work and services. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. Thisannouncement is for information only. No solicitation is available. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note 26. Posted 08/06/99 (W-SN364375). (0218)

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