NIDA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The University of Miami for a project titled ‘The National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) on Drug Abuse’. The University of Miami will provide further development of the existing NHSN. We anticipate a 5-year contract to foster drug abuse research and research training among Hispanics and the application of science findings to practice and public health. Statutory authority to justify this procurement is 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) as set forth in the FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. Inherent duplication of cost to the Government and unacceptable delays in providing the required services make competition unfeasible. See Numbered Note 22 and 26.

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