DHHS, PHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pittsburgh Research Laboratory, Contracts Management Branch, PO Box 18070, Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0070

A -- WORKPLACE EXACERBATION OF ASTHMA SOL 200-2000-08008(P) DUE 052900 POC Florence P. Black, Contract Specialist (412) 386-4451; Larry E. Guess, Contracting Officer (412) 386-6826 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a requirement to study workplace exacerbation of asthma. Specific aims include but are not limited to the following: 1) Determine the frequency of workplace exacerbation of asthma; 2) Determine the circumstances at work associated with exacerbation of asthma; 3) Determine the social and economic costs associated with workplace exacerbation of asthma. The study subjects will be adults who have asthma and have taken asthma medication during the previous year. Parts of the project involve conducting interviews using a CATI system and administering spirometry tests to study subjects. This study is a three-phase study expected to last three years. Solicitation No. 200-2000-08008(P) will be available on or about April 28, 2000 and proposals are due on or about May 30, 2000. No telephone requests will be accepted. Written requests may be mailed to the above address or submitted by facsimile to (412) 386-6429. All responsible sources with appropriate capabilities may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. Posted 04/07/00 (W-SN442330). (0098)

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