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R -- CROSS ANALYSIS REPORT -- 1995-97 TITLE IV DATA SOL 98-HAB-02710(ABG) DUE 090298 POC Alexandra B. Garcia, 301 443-2750 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Abt Associates, Inc., 4800 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this purchase order is to develop a Cross analysis Report using the 1995-1997 Title IV data and entering the new 1998 data. The period of performance for this project is 10 months. The Abt Associates, Inc., is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. This announcement is for information only. No solicitation is available. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note #22 & 26. Posted 08/18/98 (W-SN238706). (0230)

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