Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

R -- DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF DATA SYSTEM SOL RFQ 618-108-99 DUE 032699 POC Daniel Agrimson 612-725-2178 The Minneapolis, MN VAMC intends to award a sole source contract to Duke University, Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Box 3003, Durham, NC to assist in the development and maintenance of a data system, downloading data from VISTA and from the NPCDB, statistical analyses, and preparation of final reports, analytic files, tables, and documentation as required. The success of our study depends on our establishing data system quickly, and having the data procured, maintained and analyzed by individuals with expertise in this area. The Durham HSR field station has experience with the downloading data from the VA national data sources. The period of performance is the base year with two option years. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by this agency. See Note 22. All requests or questions should be faxed to my attention at telephone number 612-725-2072. Posted 02/09/99 (W-SN296569). (0040)

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