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R -- DEVELOPMENT OF EPA'S FOOD QUALITY PROTECTION ACT BROCHURES FOR GENERAL PUBLIC BROCHURES SOL KS0002 DUE 082097 POC Carleton Myers E-MAIL: Please click on above address to E-mail Mr. Myers., myers.carleton@epamail.epa.gov. The Environmental Protection Agency intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR Part 13 to MACRO International Incorporated; 11785 Beltsville Dr., Suite 500, Calverton, MD, 20705; to perform research & development of a consumer information product "brochure" explaining the risks and benefits associated with pesticides on food. This brochure is to be distributed to food retailers to voluntarily make available to consumers. It has been recommended that EPA pursue consumer research before preparing a draft brochure. This first stage of consumer testing is intended to gauge public perception and knowledge about pesticide residues on food and the government's role in regulating pesticides used on food. One-on-one interviews will be conducted in 3 metropolitan areas including Washington, D.C. A moderator's guide will be prepared before and summaries and analyses prepared after the interviews are conducted. After a draft brochure is produced, theproduct will be tested on public through focus groups and/or one-on-one interviews. EPA is interested in learning public reaction to the draft brochure and any recommendations they may have for making the document more easily understandable & useful to consumers. Lessons learned from this evaluation will assist EPA in revising and finalizing the brochure. A moderator's guide will be prepared before and summaries & analyses after public testing is conducted. Responses are due in writing on August 20, 1997. Vendor responses in order to be favorably considered, must state the vendor's ability to promptly begin work at the full performance level. Specific experience and ability to build & sustain stakeholder confidence are key. Any contractor/vendor able to meet the requirements must demonstrate in writing by closing date. Please E-mail myers.carleton@epamail.epa.gov. NO PHONE CALLS. Please deliver two (2) copies of your response for the following NLT August 20, 1997, 3:00 p.m. EST to: U.S. MAIL: U.S. EPA, 401 M. Street, S.W., Bid & Proposal Room, Mail Code: 3803R, Washington, D.C., 20460. Attn: Carleton Myers. Handcarry/Express Mail service to: U.S. EPA, Ronald Reagan Bldg., OAM Bid & Proposal Room, 6th Flr., Rm. 61107, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004. Attn: Carleton Myers. (0223)

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