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B -- NATIONAL YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR STUDY SOL 200-96-0503(P) DUE 031496 POC Contact Dale DeFilipps at (404) 842-6784 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contemplates awarding a contract to implement and maintain a biennial national school-based Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) among 9th through 12th students during the springs of 1997, 1999, and 2001 and a national YRBS among selected populations of high risk youth during the springs of 1998 and 2000. The YRBS System monitors priority health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of mortality, morbidity, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States. The six categories of health risk behaviors are behaviors that contribute to injuries; tobacco use; alcohol and drug use; sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases; dietary behaviors; and physical activity. The contract period of performance for the base period is 16 months. In addition, there are four option periods for a total performance period of 60 months. The base period and option periods may overlap. Written requests for copies of the solicitation will be honored if received within 15 days of the RFP issued date which will be on or about March 14, 1996. Requests received after that date will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis until the supply is exhausted. The date specified for receipt of offers will be approximately 30 days after the RFP issue date. Requests for the RFP must cite RFP No. 200-96-0503(P). No telephone requests will be accepted. (0025)

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