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R -- GENERAL PUBLIC SURVEY FOR THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY SOL 282-98-0043 POC Michele Trotter, Contract Specialist, Janet H. Miller, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-2475 E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, mtrotter@psc.dhhs.gov. The Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services, anticipates negotiating on a sole source basis with The Gallup Organization, Rockville, MD, a contract to conduct a general public survey for the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The survey will determine the perceptions of American Citizens about the use of illegal drugs and what counter-drug actions they feel are worthwhile. This will entail utilization of a specific statistical sampling methodology to generate representative and comparable estimates of public perceptions regarding a range of issues related to the conduct of national drug control policy. These data will be gathered using the same methodology as a 1996 poll, conducted by The Gallup Organization, and thus will be directly comparable and will be used to determine trends in public opinion on these topics. The contract period will be for nine months. Offerors able to provide the required service are invited to identify their interest and ability to meet the requirements by submitting their qualifications/capabilities and any other information which shows a bona fide ability to meet this requirement. If no affirmative responses are received to determine that a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available, a contract will be awarded to the above named source. No solicitation documents exist and requests for such documents will be considered non-responsive and not accepted. See Note 22. (0163)

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