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R -- DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MANAGED CARE INITIATIVE SOL HRSA-BPHC-97-B22035 DUE 122096 POC Alexandra B. Garcia The purpose of this procurement is to develop and implement a managed care initiative in four grantee States of the Alzheimer's Demonstration Program; survey state grantees of the demonstration program and determine suitability for participating in a managed care initiative; develop service packages; conduct technical assistance and reach agreement between States and managed care organizations on ways to implement a joint managed care initiative; assess the impact of service use patterns and costs of medical care. According to the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, the Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Gerontology Center, University of Kansas, 4089 Dole Bldg., Lawrence, Kansas 66045. The Gerontology Center, University of Kansas is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. The period of performance is five months. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note(s): 22. (0340)

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