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R -- GOVERNORS' SPOUSES INITIATIVE ON CHILDREN AND ALCOHOL PHASE II SOL AA-00-04 DUE 053000 POC Matthew Packard, Contract Specialist, 301-443-1191 WEB: NIAAA Home Page, http://www.niaaa.nih.gov. E-MAIL: Sandra Reichard, sreichar@willco.niaaa.nih.gov. This proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns, under SIC code 2741, with a size standard of fewer than 500 employees. The purpose of this procurement is to provide logistical and other support services required for the Governors' Spouses Initiative on Children and Alcohol Phase II, a national initiative to prevent alcohol use by children ages 9-15. The initiative is enlisting the help of the Governors' spouses from the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, who will serve as spokespersons and catalysts for action to combat this growing problem within their states and across the country. The activities conducted during Phase I of this initiative, which extends from June 1999 to June 2000, culminated in an invitational conference of Governors' spouses, held in March 2000. A 13-member, nonpartisan Leadership Committee of Governors' spouses has been established, as well as an advisory committee of representatives from more than 20 prestigious national organizations. Phase I activities are being conducted under Contract No. N01AA93005 with The CDM Group, Inc., Chevy Chase, Maryland, in the aggregate amount of $475,000. Phase II will build on the commitment and momentum generated during Phase I by supporting the efforts of the Governors' spouses in facilitating both national and state-oriented outreach, education, coalition building, prevention, and research efforts. The successful offeror for this procurement will be required to (1) develop and manage a website for the initiative; (2) produce and place public service announcements; (3) provide logistical support for taskforce meetings and a national conference; and (4) produce brochures for lay audiences Offerors must demonstrate an ability to ensure products of the highest quality for this highly visible national health campaign. Offerors must also demonstrate previous experience in interacting with Governors' offices and State organizations that handle alcohol and substance abuse issues. Staff must be identified and provide evidence of substantial expertise in translating complex scientific information into materials for print and electronic media that target informed lay audiences. A three year cost plus fixed fee contract is contemplated. Requests for solicitation documents must be made in writing -- no telephone requests will be honored. Facsimile (301-443-3891) and e-mail requests are acceptable. All responsible small business concerns may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. See Numbered Note No. 26. Posted 04/18/00 (W-SN446050). (0109)

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