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R -- NATIONAL HEAD START IMPACT STUDY SOL 282-00-0022 POC Carol Quave, Contracting Officer (301) 443-2475 WEB: Program Support Center, http://cbd-submit@gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Program Support Center, cquave@psc.gov. The Program Support Center has a requirement from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the design and conduct of a comprehensive study to provide a national analysis of the impact of the "Head Start" program. This study is necessary to fulfill the requirements of Section 649(g) of the 1998 Reauthorization of the Head Start Act (P.L. 105-285). It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded for a base period of twenty-four (24) months, with four option periods. Option 1 will be for a period of nine (9) months, Option 2 for a period of twelve (12) months, Option 3 for a period of twelve (12) months, and Option 4 for a period of eighteen (18) months. The anticipated award date is 9/30/00. The solicitation will be full and open to all offerors. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) participation is encouraged. The anticipated release date of the solicitation is 5/12/00. A copy of this solicitation may be obtained by submitting a written request, referencing RFP 282-00-0022, to the attention of Ms. Carol Quave at the above address. Requests may also be sent via facsimilie on (301) 443-3238 or via electronic mail to cquave@psc.gov. Your request should include your complete mailing address, phone number and fax number. Posted 04/18/00 (W-SN446134). (0109)

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