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R -- EVALUATION OF THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES AND STANDARDS OF CARE IN PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIV TREATMENT SOL 98-HAB-260944 DUE 091198 POC Alexandra B. Garcia (301) 443-2750 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is soliciting proposals in accordance with the Simplified Acquisitions Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). AWARDS RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION ARE RESTRICTED TO RECIPIENTS OF RYAN WHITE CARE ACT FUNDS UNDER TILES I, II, III, IV, AND PART F. The purpose of the procurement is to conduct a study to evaluate organizational practices and standards of care that providers, funded under Titles I, II, III, IV, and Part F of the Ryan White CARE Act, use to ensure equitable access to HIV care for people from diverse underserved populations and with different reimbursement sources. Dimensions of diversity include gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and risk factors. Some groups, such as substance abusers, the homeless, and non-English speaking individuals may have needs that require special services. In addition to a description of organizational practices and standards of care, the study is to gather outcome data that will allow for an evaluation of whether the additional local efforts have led to equal access for people from the above underserved and vulnerable populations. Practices and standards of care may include such things as co-location of health services for women and affected children, location of health services at school and outreach centers for adolescents, and co-location of health services at substance abuse treatment centers. Responsive applications should address populations at increasing risk for HIV infection but do not need to address all populations. The period of performance is one year. Solicitation will be issued on or about August 12, 1998. The closing date will be on September 11, 1998, at no later than 4:00pm local prevailing time. All request must be in writing or by Fax to (301) 443-5462, cite solicitation #98-HAB-260944(ABG). TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED. See Note #26 Posted 07/27/98 (W-SN228890). (0208)

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