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U -- DIABETES TODAY REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER: DEVELOPING COMMUNITY MODELS FOR DIABETES PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN PACIFIC BASIN SOL 98B150(N) DUE 062998 POC Margie Usry, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6553 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contemplates award of a five year contract (including options) to establish a regional training center that will extend the technical leadership and support of the National Diabetes Today Training Center to the Pacific Region of the US and territories including Hawaii, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and national and regional organizations serving this region, and local communities and (1) develop a community model for diabetes prevention and control that captures the unique sociocultural perspectives and processes of this region, and mobilizes interested community members in planning and implementing diabetes control interventions, (2) define a process for transferring the community model to health and human services professionals and community leaders which may include a structured training program, (3) implement and evaluate this community model, and (4) provide on-going technical assistance and follow-up to participating jurisdictions and communities. Written 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 May 15, 1998. 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 offers will be approximately 45 days after the RFP issue date. Requests for copies of the RFP must cite the RFP number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. (0124)

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