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B -- COMMUNITY FORUM FOR RECOVERY MONTH 2000 POC Marisha L. Foreman, 301-443-6762 E-MAIL: Program Support Center, mforeman@psc.gov. The Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management intends to award a sole source simplified acquisition to the American Bar Association (ABA), Fund for Justice and Education to plan and coordinate a 16-city community forum event campaign in support of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2000." Recovery Month 2000 is a month long celebration that recognizes individuals who have undergone successful substance abuse treatment and individuals in the field who have dedicated their lives to helping people in need. The month-long celebration educates policy makers, federal, state and local government entities, business leaders, substance abuse providers and the general public about substance abuse as a national public health problem affecting millions of people and the critical role substance abuse treatment plays in reclaiming lives ravaged by alcohol and drug addictions. Special consideration and emphasis is required in the coordination of the Community Forum Events to promote the interests of special emphasis groups and minorities. These groups include, African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Native American, older Americans, adolescents and youth, and the disabled community. The celebration will be held throughout the month of September. The 16 cities where events will be held are: Cincinnati, Baltimore, Tampa, Austin, Phoenix, Memphis, Denver, Detroit, Tulsa, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Louisville. The Contractor shall perform the following key activities in support of Recovery Month 2000: 1) plan and coordinate forum events that discuss drug abuse and addiction issues; 2)identify principals in each city from the juvenile and family court system, drug abuse treatment professionals, government officials, collaborating organizations, and other interested parties in each city to participate in community forum events; 3)develop publicity for forum events by contacting the media in each community; 4) ensure the participation of targeted audiences; 5) invite participants and confirm participation; 6) provide on-going recognition to SAMHSA as a sponsor of community forum events; 7) establish a link to on-line, web-based outlets and coordinate "chat" events linked to community forum events; 8)cultivate and establish targeted outreach to minority communities; 9)ensure the involvement of ABA leadership in the September kick-off for the celebration; and 10) provide executive summaries for each community forum event. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The American Bar Association, Fund for Justice and Education is the only organization qualified to provide the continuing support needed. Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106- 1(b). No solicitation is available. Interested persons may submit capability statements within 15 days of the publication date of this notice. All timely responses will be considered, however, a determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Posted 03/16/00 (W-SN435004). (0076)

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