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R -- CURRENT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION FINANCING APPROACHES SOL HRSA-99-BHPR-A262780 DUE 082699 POC Aileen Broider-301-443-5231 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the RAND Corporation, 1333 H Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005. 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 prepare a report to the Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME) on current GME financing approaches, their strengths and shortcomings in meeting COGME workforce policy objectives, alternative GME financing approaches that would meet COGME policy objectives, and recommendations about financing approaches that might be considered as COGME recommendations for implementation. The contractor shall: convene an advisory panel for consultation on the development of the paper; analyze various sites that represent varied approaches to GME financing; prepare a draft and final report; and attend COGME workgroup meetings. The RAND Corporation is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is fourteen months. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note 26. Posted 08/09/99 (W-SN365213). (0221)

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