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R -- PROGRAM DESIGN FOR CSAT KNOWLEDGE APPLICATION AND SYNTHESIS ACTIVITIES ORIGINATING WITHIN THE SYNTHESIS BRANCH POC Sheri Kretschmaier, Contract Specialist, (301) 443-2475, Margaret M. Kelly, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-2475 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Office of Scientific Analysis and Evaluation, Synthesis Branch through the General Acquisitions Branch, PSC plans to award a sole source simplified acquisition to Human Interaction Research Institute, in Los Angeles, CA, to provide administrative and technical assistance to CSAT in developing and enhancing several activities for the new Synthesis Branch. SAMHSA and CSAT are renewing their emphasis on knowledge application. This renewed emphasis has resulted in the development of the new Knowledge Development and Application (KDA) Program. The goal of the KDA program is to develop new knowledge about ways to improve the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and mental illness, and to work with State and local governments as well as providers, families, and consumers to apply that knowledge effectively in everyday practice. Anticipated award date is February 10, 1997. No solicitationis available. See Numbered Note 22. (0021)

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