Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141

A -- DEVELOPMENT OF SURVEY FOR VISN 8 USING TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL SOL 777-53-99 DUE 091799 POC Karen Lebo (440)838-6091 The Veterans Administration Employee Education System, Cleveland, Ohio proposes to enter into a non-competitive commercial item contract with The Collins Group, 5644 11th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35222 to develop work plan for the post test of the Stages of Change Survey for VISN-8 employees. The plan covers 7 medical centers and nine oupatient clinics. The workplan incorporates the Transtheoretical Model. Due to the unique, complex and proprietary nature of this procurement there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the materials and services required are only available from this source with unique capabilities and no other type of materials and services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive bids or proposals, but all responses received within the due date specified shall be considered. Posted 08/31/99 (W-SN374706). (0243)

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