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B -- ADDRESSING PREMATURE USE OF SEAT BELTS BY CHILDREN SOL DTNH22-98-R-05142 DUE 060898 POC Henrietta R. Mosley, Contract Specialist, (202) 366-9570 The objective of this procurement is to identify potentially effective interventions that address the problems associated with premature graduation of children from car seats to seat belts. Interventions shall be broadly defined, and the Contractor shall consider a full range of intervention modes. Potentially effective interventions shall be those deemed to have a reasonable likelihood of influencing behavior to reduce the misuse problem, while also being practical in terms of implementation. Over the course of this project, the Contractor shall address the issue of booster seats and impediments to their use. The Contractor shall explore the level of progress that may be expected in the use of booster seats, and where alternatives may be needed. In carrying out this project, the Contractor shall first collect information that defines the general context in which the interventions to be identified by this project will need to operate. The Contractor then shall generate candidate interventions, and assess their potential. Results shall be presented in a final report. It is contemplated that a cost reimbursement type contract will be awarded for this effort. The anticipated period of performance is for fifteen (15) months. This solicitation will be mailed to those organizations responding in writing or by fax (202) 366-9555 to this announcement. The anticipated issuance date is May 5,1998. (0099)

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