Division of Contracts Management, Office of Program Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, Suite 670, Rockville, MD 20857

R -- STATISTICAL REPORTS FROM THE DRUG ABUSE WARNING NETWORK SOL 283-98-9009 DUE 081897 POC Mary Haines, Contract Specialist, 301-443-4980; Joseph Adamik, Contracting Officer The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) contemplates awarding a four year contract to analyze data from the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). The objective of this contract is to produce statistical reports and special projects on drug-related emergency department visits and drug-related deaths. The production of the annual reports will require the tabulation and analysis of drug use data from hospital emergency departments and medical examiner offices collected through DAWN. The production of special projects will require the development of methods and procedures designed to enhance the utilization and dissemination of the DAWN data. Development of mathematical models will require knowledge of the DAWN sample design, nonresponse, and variance estimation. Also included is the development of a statistical imputation model for adjusting nonresponse. Qualified offerors shall possess the experience necessary to develop and prepare analytical research reports, to perform statistical analysis of complex sample survey data, to manipulate large data files using an appropriate major programming language, to perform variance estimation, to develop mathematical models, to develop state-of-the-art statistical software packages that generate camera-ready tabular displays; and to use state-of the-art graphic software packages. The estimated date for issuance of this RFP is July 21, 1997, with responses due approximately thirty days later. This solicitation may be obtained in either of two ways; electronically, by downloading a file from the SAMHSA Bulletin Board System (BBS) at 1 (800) 424-2294 (8,N,1) or by mail. Files will not be made available on the BBS until on or after the estimated issuance date. Download instructions are posted on the BBS. Once downloaded, you should determine if you have a continuing interest in the RFP. If so, you must either write the individual identified above that you wish copies of amendments to the RFP (if any) sent to you by mail or check the BBS regularly for amendments which will also be posted there and can be downloaded electronically. You may choose either method for obtaining amendments. Note, however, that if you rely on the BBS for obtaining amendments, at this time we have no way to assure, and will therefore assume no responsibility for assuring, you have downloaded these amendments. Requests for copies of the RFP to be mailed must be made in writing and will be honored if received within twenty calendar days after issuance of the solicitation. Requests received after this period will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until the supply is exhausted; however, there is no assurance that copies requested after the twentieth day will reach the requestor before the due date for receipt of responses. Requests shall be forwarded to the attention of Mary Haines, Contracting Officer, Division of Contracts Management, OPS, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Rockwall II Building, Room 640, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Telephone requests will not be honored. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by SAMHSA. (0183)

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