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G -- THE NATIONAL AIDS, STD AND NIP HOTLINE CONTRACT SOL 200-96-0510(P) DUE 081696 POC Contact Mark S. Federer, Contracting Officer at (404)842-6789 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contemplates award of a five year contract (including options) to provide the general public with clear and concise information about HIV/AIDS, STDs and vaccine preventable diseases, which is current, factual and consistent with CDC operating guidelines and directives. Public access to information will be accomplished via toll free telephone service. Services will be provided via live operators and taped message systems. Confidentiality of the call and anonymity of the caller shall be maintained at all times. Information will be disseminated in a non-judgmental manner, with focus on responding to the caller's questions and needs, educating the caller in the skills and commitments needed to minimize health risk, and responding to the needs of the caller. Services shall also include helping the caller accept and utilize appropriate referrals and other sources of information, and referring orders for Government approved publications to appropriate clearinghouse providers. Requests for copies of the solicitation will be honored if received within 15 days of the RFP issue date, which will be on or about June 28, 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 proposals will be approximately 45 days after the RFP issue date. Requests for the RFP must cite the RFP Number: 200-96-0510(P). Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. (0162)

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