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R -- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE REVIEW AND TRAINING FOR HCFA CODING REQUIREMENTS. SOL 648-16-00 DUE 021800 POC Julie M. Files, 360-905-1781 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer by e-mail, julie.files@med.va.gov. The Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is soliciting quotations for the purpose of aiding the VA in quality review, coding support,educational services, and follow up support for staff in meeting the requirements of HCFA to satisfy HCFA requriements for coding and documentation. Period of services are for 12 months from award. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business only. One or more contracts may be awarded as a firm fixed price contract in the performance of services. For the purpose of this solicitation SIC code 8742 with a small business size standard if $5.0 million. This solication document and incoproated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. No telephone requests will be accepted. All responsible offerors may submit an offer which will be considered. Send the request to Contracting Officer (VISN20), VAMC., PO Box 1035, Portland, OR 97207. Proposals are due to the Contracting Officer at the above address by no later than Claose of Business 4:30 PM February 18, 2000. Pertinent submission instructions are available in the RFQ. Offerors are hereby on notice that the Government may elect to award a contract without discussions. Posted 01/12/00 (W-SN415328). (0012)

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