DHHS/Administration for Children and Families, Division of Acquisition Management, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, DC 20447

R -- NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON FAMILIES AND YOUTH SOL RFP-105-97-1734 DUE 032497 POC Ben L. Sharp, Contract Specialist, (202) 401-5408; ; Mary O. Mitchell, Contracting Officer, (202) 401-5406 . The Administration for Children and Families requires the services of a contractor to continue the operation of the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth. The National Clearinghouse serves as a central information point for professionals, agencies and the general public involved or interested in the development and implementation of services to young people and their families. The contractor will be expected to plan and facilitate topical meetings; produce special reports, fact sheets and information dissemination materials; exhibit at national and regional conferences; staff an information line; collect and abstract youth-related documents; and manage an electronic database of youth-related literature. The period of performance is 12 months with 4 one-year options to extend the contract. The solicitation will be issued on or about February 20, 1997. All requests for the RFP must be in writing. No telephone requests will be honored. This is a 100% small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.***** (0037)

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