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R -- NIAAA PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS) FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN WASHINGTON, DC SOL AA 99-07 DUE 060299 POC Edward J. Kostolansky, Contract Specialist, 301-443-1191 WEB: NIAAA Home Page, http://www.niaaa.nih.gov. E-MAIL: Sandra Reichard, sreichar@willco.niaaa.nih.gov. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism intends to negotiate a three year contract with the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) for a project entitled "NIAAA Public Education Campaign on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) for African- American Women in Washington, D.C." The purpose of the proposed contract is to conduct a public education campaign on FAS for African-American women in Washington, D.C., with the goal of increasing awareness about FAS and other alcohol-related birth defects and offering sources for additional information and support. The number of FTEs estimated for this effort is .70 per year. Authority for sole source procurement: 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. NOFAS is the only responsible source possessing the unique skills and experiences necessary to complete this study in the identified area. NOFAS has a demonstrated ability to develop and implement an FAS public education campaign in the local Washington, D.C., African-American community. Their expertise in FAS is vital to the successful completion of this project. Any inquiries must be made in writing; telephone inquiries are unacceptable. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which, if timely, will be considered by the Government. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26 in the Commerce Business Daily. The Request for Proposal will be released on or about May 3, 1999. Proposals will be due on or about June 2, 1999. Posted 04/15/99 (W-SN320569). (0105)

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