DRAFT:Training and Education Contract for the Indian Health Services (IHS) Alzheimer’s Program
ID: IHS-DRAFT-24-1473508Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEDIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- SCIENTIFIC/MANAGEMENT (U004)
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    Presolicitation HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking contractor support to develop, implement, and evaluate Dementia Training and Education services and resources for the Indian Health Service (IHS) system. This includes federal, Tribal, and Urban (I/T/U) Indian Health Organization staff. The purpose of this draft is to obtain industry feedback and technical questions to be considered and incorporated into a final solicitation.

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