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A -- COORDINATING CENTER FOR AMERICAN STOP SMOKING INTERVENTION STUDY (ASSIST) FOR CANCER PREVENTION SOL n/a POC Theresa H. Shroff, Contracting Officer, (301) 496-8603 E-MAIL: Theresa H. Shroff, ts144t@nih.gov. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to negotiate with Prospect Associates for a one year extension on Contract N01-PC-05295. This project includes communication/coordination support, training/technical assistance and conference management support for the NCI and for the 17 contractors on the American Stop Smoking Intervention Study (ASSIST). Inherent duplication of cost to the Government and unacceptable delays in continued implementation of this project make competition unfeasible for this contract action. The deadline for response is 45 days from the date of this synopsis. Authority: 41 USC 253 (c)(1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. SEE NUMBERED Note 22. Posted 07/15/98 (W-SN223722). (0196)

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