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B -- TRADITIONAL, ALTERNATIVE OR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN ADDICTION TREATMENT SOL 00M006215 POC Marc L. Long, Contracting Officer, 301-443-7086 E-MAIL: Program Support Center, mlong@psc.gov. The Division of Acquisition Management has a requirement for the Office of Pharmacologic and Alternative Therapies (OPAT), CSAT, SAMHSA, to address Traditional, Alternative, or Complementary Therapies (TACTs) being funded by CSAT through the block grants to the States. Each State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have a designated Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Agency responsible for the allocation and effective utilization of Federal and State monies specifically targeted for alcohol and other drug treatment and prevention services. The treatment services that are supported by these dollars span the continuum of treatment modalities, from hospital-based detoxification to residential or therapeutic community treatment and various types of outpatient treatment. Many kinds of alternative treatments for addiction have been applied in these settings, usually as a complementary part of a patient's comprehensive treatment plan. As a group, these therapies are referred to as TACTAT (Traditional, Alternative, or Complementary Therapies in Addiction Treatment). Some types are referred to as "traditional" therapies, since they may derive from spiritual traditions or health practices of indigenous groups outside of the contemporary recognized medical establishment. Some of the therapies that may be included in TACTAT are: meditation, guided imagery and visualization, biofeedback, acupuncture, herbal remedies, phytomedicines, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, reiki, different types of massage, music therapy, aroma therapy, sound therapy, flavor therapy, sweat lodges, shamanic therapies, yoga, and dance therapy. Traditional, alternative, or complementary therapies have been recommended by many in the medical establishment as having potential to improve the efficacy of conventional approaches to addiction treatment. In order to create an organized program addressing TACTs, an assessment involving 1) a state-by-state review of the current activities in this area; and 2) a national meeting of representative state policy-makers and experts to help OPAT plan and prioritize future activities in TACT, shall be completed. This project involves: compiling information from the States regarding their use of specific TACTAT; producing individual, State-level profiles and a National-level profile describing alternative therapy use in addiction treatment; identifying factors supporting the implementation of TACTAT (advantages and disadvantages); and preparing a summary report of National- and State-level profiles on the use of alternative therapies in treatment and identification of areas that merit additional study to be disseminated to CSAT, State AOD authorities, and other relevant parties. The Government knows of only one source, National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc., Washington, DC. This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested persons may identify, in writing, their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received with in 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any requests for solicitation packages will be considered nonresponsive. All submissions are to be sent to Marc L. Long, at the address above, referencing 00M006215. This acquisition is being made utilizing FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Posted 03/10/00 (W-SN433441). (0070)

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