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B -- ADULT PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND CORRELATES IN RUSSIA SOL NIA-99-JCC017 DUE 050799 POC Judith C. Couch, Lead Purchasing Agent, (410) 558-8046 or (410)558-8105 E-MAIL: ERROR --, couchj@grc.nia.nih.gov. The National Institute on Aging, Gerontology Research Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Thomas A. Martin, PhD, Acting Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. Dr. Martin will provide data on personality and personality correlates from 500 pairs of Central Russian men and women aged 14 to 80. This data will provide the baseline for future longitudinal studies. This contractor has the prerequisite capability to provide this data including experience in conducting multi-center studies which has included spousal pairs. An award will be made 30 days from the date of this notice. All responsible sources may submit their capabilities which shall be considered by the agency. This procurement is being awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5. See Note 22. Posted 04/06/99 (W-SN317029). (0096)

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