Division of Contracts Management, Office of Program Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, Suite 670, Rockville, MD 20857

R -- NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION SOL 277-98-6008 DUE 062298 POC Mary Anne Glitz, Contracting Officer, 301-443-4980 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) anticipates a need for a contractor qualified to conduct knowledge dissemination activities, using a full range of clearinghouse services to address the unique aspects of prevention, intervention, treatment, and other cross-cutting issues (e.g., co-morbidity, HIV/AIDS, violence, child abuse). The ADAMHA Reorganization Act of 1992 directs the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to "maintain a clearinghouse for substance abuse and mental health information to assure the widespread dissemination of such information to States, political subdivisions, educational agencies and institutions, treatment providers, and the general public" and to "improve coordination among prevention programs, treatment facilities, and nonhealth care systems such as employers, labor unions, and schools." To achieve NCADI's purpose, the contractor will provide prompt, customer-friendly, and cost-effective information services to a broad array of audiences (e.g., policy makers, planners, practitioners, educators, health care providers, the media, and the general public) using targeted dissemination efforts. To achieve the contract's objectives, the contractor must have a strong management structure (from senior to mid-level to line managers) as well as be knowledgeable of the complex issues in the substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment field, proficient in knowledge dissemination/health communications/ marketing strategies, experienced in building collaborative relationships to leverage resources, highly skilled in the use of information technologies (e.g., Internet, telephony), and proficient in modern warehouse/cost recovery operations. CSAP plans a three-year contract award with two 12-month Option periods and other Options for increased quantities. The estimated date for issuance of this RFP is May 8, 1998 with responses due approximately forty-five days later. A pre-proposal conference is anticipated on May 28, 1998. This solicitation may be obtained in either of two ways; electronically, by downloading a file from the SAMHSA Web Site at http://www.samhsa.gov or by mail. Files will not be made available on the Web Site until on or after the estimated issuance date. Once downloaded, you should determine if you have a continuing interest in the RFP. If so, you must either write the individual identified above that you wish copies of amendments to the RFP (if any) sent to you by mail or check the Web Site regularly for amendments which will also be posted there and can be downloaded electronically. You may choose either method for obtaining amendments. Note, however, that if you rely on the Web Site for obtaining amendments, at this time we have no way to assure, and will therefore assume no responsibility for assuring, you have downloaded these amendments. Requests for copies of the RFP to be mailed must be made in writing. Requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until the supply is exhausted. Requests shall be forwarded to the attention of Mary Anne Glitz, Contracting Officer, Division of Contracts Management, OPS, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Rockwall II Building, Room 640, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Telephone requests will not be honored. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by CSAP. (0112)

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