MODIFICATION
B -- HealthStyles: Survey of Public Perceptions of Mental Illnesses in America
- Notice Date
- 9/7/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541720
— Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management, 12501 Ardennes Avenue, Suite 400, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20857
- Solicitation Number
- 13-233-SOL-00531
- Point of Contact
- Peter D. Preston, Phone: 3014435100, Darnese M. Wilkerson, Phone: 3014436557
- E-Mail Address
-
Peter.Preston@psc.hhs.gov, darnese.wilkerson@psc.hhs.gov
(Peter.Preston@psc.hhs.gov, darnese.wilkerson@psc.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Notice Type: Intent to Sole Source Intended Awardee: Porter Novelli 1909 K Street, NW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20006 Title: Survey of Public Perceptions of Mental Illnesses in America Solicitation#: 13-233-SOL-00531 Date: September 7, 2013 Notice of Intent: The Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) plans to gain an understanding of attitudes and perceptions of mental health stigma of the general public. This will provide a fifth year of information and findings related to the subject matter and will provide a continuing platform for future surveys, analysis and reporting. The overarching objective of this project is to accomplish the following. Obtain a dataset of the results from the 2010 HealthStyles Survey related to the variables addressing mental illness stigma and the associated demographics. In Accordance with 10 USC 2304(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i) Porter Novelli is the only responsible source that will satisfy agency requirements. Porter Novelli is the proprietary owner of the HealthStyles Survey and Database that will be utilized within this project, therefore, no other source will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed work builds on a variety of topics that are of high interest and this data is made available through licensing which is of exclusive use and isn't licensed to any other organization. The survey conducted by Porter Novelli in 2006 and subsequent years through a similar contract, it is critical for mission success that this source again be used. The 2006 survey results provided a baseline of information, and the proposed work of this project will continue to build on that baseline. Background: The 1999 U.S. Surgeon General's report on mental health revealed that stigma has largely contributed to an "unwarranted sense of hopelessness about the opportunities for recovery from mental illness," and that "stigma surrounding the receipt of mental health treatment is among the many barriers that discourage people from seeking care." The final report of the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health identifies stigma as one of the most pervasive barriers "to understanding the gravity of mental illnesses and the importance of mental health." The report indicates that stigma is widespread in the United States and states the following. [Stigma is] a cluster of negative attitudes and beliefs that motivate the general public to fear, reject, avoid, and discriminate against people with mental illnesses. Stigma leads others to avoid living, socializing, or working with, renting to, or employing people with mental disorders - especially severe disorders, such as schizophrenia. It leads to low self-esteem, isolation, and hopelessness. It deters the public from seeking and wanting to pay for care. Responding to stigma, people with mental health problems internalize public attitudes and become so embarrassed or ashamed that they often conceal symptoms and fail to seek treatment. In general, stigmatization and discrimination contribute to the economic poverty and social isolation of many mental health consumers. Such attitudes have a substantial impact on everything from mental health care penetration rates to support for public mental health services. In response to these concerns, SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services'(CMHS) has undertaken many efforts to address stigma and discrimination associated with mental illnesses. In March 2000, CMHS convened a national mental health symposium to address discrimination and stigma. The symposium offered an opportunity to learn what works and what does not work on this issue, how exemplary practices can be disseminated and replicated, and what it would take to implement a national endeavor. The HealthStyles survey, conducted annually since 1995 by Porter Novelli with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) support, provides an unparalleled opportunity to examine perceptions of stigma of the general public to assist SAMHSA in assessing the effect of its anti-stigma efforts, particularly the national campaign. The HealthStyles survey, a comprehensive look at the American public's health orientations and practices, assesses people's attitudes and beliefs about chronic and infectious diseases and behaviors, exposure to health information and communication campaigns, and self-reported symptoms, diseases and disorders. In order to get a baseline of data about public perceptions in the United States before the launch of the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery, CMHS placed six questions in the 2006 HealthStyles survey related to assessing the burden of mental illness stigma. The survey was fielded to 6,000 persons annually that results in a sample size of about 4,100 persons. This original survey provided baseline data for the CMHR, and it has been repeated yearly yielding valuable information about the impact of the campaign on public perceptions. This proposed project builds on the findings of the first three years of the survey. It will fund a fifth year of the survey and provide the opportunity to continue assessment of the impact of the national campaign. The survey is a proprietary product of Porter Novelli. CMHS anticipates licensing the data set from Porter Novelli, minus personal identifying information, for internal use upon completion of the survey. The proposed project allows CMHS programs to provide input into development of important public health data, provides timely access to specific communication planning data, and requires minimal resources for the data. DESCRIPTION: This project plans to gain an understanding of attitudes and perceptions of mental health stigma of the general public. This will provide a fifth year of information and findings related to the subject matter and will provide a continuing platform for future surveys, analysis and reporting. The overarching objective of this project is to obtain a dataset of the results from the 2010 HealthStyles Survey related to the variables addressing mental illness stigma and the associated demographics. Porter Novelli Washington, D.C. Strategic Planning and Research Department is the proprietary owner of the HealthStyles database and is responsible for conducting the HealthStyles survey. SAMHSA will enter into an Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement with Porter Novelli for access to certain licensed items of the database. The dataset produced under this project, according to the terms of the licensing agreement, can only be used internally by SAMHSA. SAMHSA may share reports derived from the data and publish the results of analyses of the data. Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts and furnish the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment, materials and supplies (except as otherwise specified herein) to perform work set forth below. All work under this contract shall be monitored by the Government Project Officer (GPO) Contractors possessing equal capabilities are encouraged to respond in writing no later than September 21th, 2013. All responses should provide at a minimum: 1. Cover Letter/Capabilities Statement illustrating organizations' technical capabilities and expertise, as it relates to the requirements presented in this notice. 2. List of at least 3-5 Past Performance references to include: a. Description of previous work efforts b. Contract number c. Point of contact Estimated Value: $10,000.00 Period of Performance: September 30, 2013 - September 29, 2014 Procurement Classification (Service) Code: B542 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- EDUCATIONAL North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities Contracting Office: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Program Support Center: Strategic Acquisition Service 12501 Ardennes Ave, Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852 Contracting Officer: Darnese M. Wilkerson, CPCM, DHHS/PSC/SAS/DAM-B Branch Chief O: 301-443-1730 Email: Darnese.Wilkerson@psc.hhs.gov Point of Contact: Peter D. Preston, Contract Specialist, SAS/PSC/DAM-B Phone: 301-443-5100 Email: Peter.Preston@psc.hhs.gov
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- Place of Performance
- Address: TBD, United States
- Record
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