Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Procurement & Grants Office, Contracts Management Branch, 255 E. Paces Ferry Road, NE, Room 204, Atlanta, GA 30305

D -- INSTRUCTIONAL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION SERVICES SOL 1999N00045 DUE 022299 POC Susan B. Kiddoo, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6769 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contemplates awarding a task order contract for instructional multimedia production services. This is a total small business set- aside, SIC code 7379. Instructional multimedia has become a key strategy through which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is able to tackle the challenge of building needed skills in public health workers at all levels and at any location. CDC is well prepared with the technical subject matter needed by the public health workforce. This information and know-how has traditionally been delivered via live, classroom style instruction. In recent years, CDC has migrated in the direction of developing instruction that is delivered at a distance using media such as satellite-based video conferences, computer-based instruction, and web-based instruction. These methods have proven to be effective ways for CDC to reach the public health workforce. The purpose of this contract is to provide a vehicle for the production ofinstructional multimedia which are meaningful instructional experiences for public health audiences. Multimedia products are instructional experiences designed for specific audiences and can employ such media as hypertext, graphics, animation, video, and audio. The products obtainable through this contract fall into one of the following categories: (1) Internet-based -- For example: web site designed as interactive web-based training, web site to deliver instructional content via video/audio streaming, Internet- based performance support application (i.e., job aid), and Internet-based learner support tools; (2) Computer-based -- For example: CD-ROM containing a tutorial, simulation, reference tool, or combination; and (3) A combination of Internet and Computer-based. The scheduled issue date is approximately February 22, 1999. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED; ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE HONORED. Written requests should cite RFP No. 1999N00045. NOTICE: WE WILL BE MOVING OUR OFFICES ON FEBRUARY 19, 1999; WRITTEN REQUESTS SENT AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE FORWARDED FROM OUR OLD ADDRESS; HOWEVER, FOR MORE EXPEDITIOUS DELIVERY SEND REQUESTS DIRECTLY TO 2920 BRANDYWINE ROAD, ROOM 3209, ATLANTA, GA 30341-4146. Written requests may be sent by facsimile to (404) 842-6530 BEFORE February 18, 1999; AFTER that date, the FAX number will (770) 488-2668. All responsible sources that meet the above requirements may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. See Note 1. Posted 02/08/99 (I-SN295982). (0039)

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