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B -- FOOD STAMP PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, DIETARY KNOWLEDGE, AND DIETARY ADEQUACY SOL FCS 96-031JIB DUE 080196 POC Jorge Bernardo, Contract Specialist, (703) 305-2250 Elaine S. Lynn, Contracting Officer, (703) 305-2250. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service (FCS) seeks qualified offerors to model the effects of Food Stamp Program (FSP) participation on dietary intake in order to provide a baseline understanding of the relationships among dietary knowledge and attitudes, FSP participation, and dietary adequacy. The contract will involve the analysis of data from USDA's continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII) and Diet and Health Knowledge Survey (DHKS); development of analytical methodologies for relating FSP participation, dietary knowledge, attitudes and behavior; estimation of models and interpretation of the relevance of the research for current FSP program effectiveness, and for nutrition promotion among low-income households. A documented analysis file, descriptive report, analytical report, and executive summary report with policy-relevant findings will be produced. The estimated period of performance is 14 months. Offers will be due on or about August 1, 1996. All qualified organizations interested in receiving a copy of the Request for Proposals when it is issued MUST submit their request in writing and MUST include four (4) self-addressed mailing labels. TELEPHONIC AND DATA FAXED REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. This acquisition is 100 percent set-aside for small business concerns only. Award of this contract is subject to the receipt of USDA departmental clearance and approval for Advisory and Assistance services. No award may be made prior to receiving this clearance. (0165)

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