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B -- THE ALLIANCE PROJECT POC Diane Coger, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-7083 E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, DCoger@psc.gov. DHHS/Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management, ADP Acquisitions Branch intends to award a sole source simplified acquisition for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) to help solve America's problem of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction to The Alliance Project in St. Paul, Minnesota. This acquisition is to educate the American public in order to lead the development of more enlightened approaches and practices to substantially reduce the nation's problem of addiction. This action for which the government intends to solicit one source is under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested concerns may identify their interest and submit their capability statement that demonstrates their ability to respond to this requirement. All responsible sources shall be considered. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is available; therefore, requests for such documents will be considered invalid responses. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be in writing and must refer to 00M007761, Attention Diane Coger. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days from the date this synopsis is published, the contracting officer will proceed to issue a purchase order to The Alliance Project. See Note 22 Posted 05/04/00 (W-SN451560). (0125)

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