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R -- OTHER INFANT DEATH-AN EVOLUTION OF SIDS PROGRAMS-A STATE/LOCAL DIDS/ID PROGRAM PERSPECTIVE SOL 99-MCHB-66A(mjs) DUE 090399 POC Mary Jean Skinnr, 301-443-5237 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a SOLE-SOURCE basis with the Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs, Minnesota Sudden Infant Death Center, Children's Hospitals and Clinics, 2525 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 to prepare for a pre-conference meeting to be held prior to the Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs' National Conference scheduled for March 2000 in California. The pre-conference will address what is meant by expanding State/Local SIDS programs to include "other infant deaths." In preparation for this pre-conference meeting the contractor shall take the lead in the selection of a planning committee, facilitate the planning committee's meetings via conference calls, and produce a background report on their findings/recommendations. Travel and accommodations shall be made for approximately 25 participants of the pre-conference. The contractor shall lead and facilitate the pre-conference meeting and prepare a report which includes an executive summary. The period of performance is one year. This announcement is for information only. 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 08/16/99 (W-SN368197). (0228)

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