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R -- MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY ORIENTED BOOKLETS SOL 99M005957 POC Nora V. Tyson, Contract Specialst, 301-443-8826, Joseph Pirrone, Contracting Officer 301-443-8826 WEB: Program Support Center, Program Support Center. E-MAIL: Program Support Center, ntyson@psc.gov. The Center for Mental Health Services/SAMHSA through the Program Support Center, General Acquisitions Branch, plans to award a sole source simplified acquisition to, Mary Ellen Copeland The period of performance is 9 months. The purpose of this contract is to support the development of the text for user-friendly educational booklets identifying self-help skills and strategies to aid people with mental health problems to achieve levels of wellness, stability and recovery. This project will comply with the Center's vision to provide "hope to all Americans for full health, quality services and supports and recovery from mental illness. The contractor shall develop text and activities for six booklets, approximately five to ten pages each, the following considerations are to be addressed: comprehensive while brief, useful without be overwhelming; practical and straightforward; easy to use and understand; useful for people with a variety of backgrounds such as, age, education, economic, racial, ethnic, religion, and sized to fit in a pocket or purse. The anticipated award date is August 20, 1999. No solicitation shall be available. Posted 07/30/99 (W-SN361146). (0211)

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