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B -- TECHNICAL REPORT FOR AN INTERVENTIONS RESEARCH STUDY. SOL RFQ 00-02 DUE 052200 POC Phyllis J. Schweickart, 513/533-8185, or Contracting Officer, Dwight Favors, 513/533-8217. E-MAIL: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pjs2@cdc.gov. The Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluation and Field Studies, of the National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requires a pilot project to test approaches for communicating with women workers in the dry cleaning industry about increased risk of cervical cancer related to chemical exposures. The following set of tasks need to be accomplished: 1) randomly select samples of women dry cleaners as study subjects; 2) obtain their consent to participate in a NIOSH intervention research study of women dry cleaners; conduct telephone interviews of subjects concerning their knowledge of their occupational risks as dry cleaners, their understanding of ways to reduce their risks and protect their health, and their cervical screening practices and intentions; 3) analyze the data set; and 4) prepare a written report of the collaborative process among NIOSH and its study partners, and of the hypothesized outcome. The potential contractors must meet the following minimum, qualifications in order for their quote to be considered: 1) A minimum total of 10 years or more experience in a mix of the following disciplines: Sociology/Psycho-Social Behavior Research, Health Communiction Research, Occupational Safety and Health Research, Epidemiologic Research; 2) The primary investigator must have a minimum of 10 years experience in evaluation research and a minimum education level of Ph. D.; and 3) The contractor must provide evidence of past research and related publications. Requests for the RFQ must be in writing only. You may fax your request to the following number: (513)533-8283, Attn: Phyllis Schweickart, or E-mail the request to http://www.pjs2@cdc.gov. The estimated issuance date of this RFQ is 05/02/00. All responsible business may submit a written quotation which, if received timely, will be considered by the agency. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized for this purchase. See Note number 25. Posted 04/27/00 (W-SN449105). (0118)

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