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B -- NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION PROVIDER RECORD CHECK STUDY (NIPRCS) SOL 200-97-7059 POC Elisa Hillman, CS (301) 436-7007; Ronald L. Atherholt, Contracting Officer (301) 436-7007 A National Immunization Provider Record Check Study (NIPRCS) is planned for each National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) year, from 1997-2000, in conjunction with the NHIS Immunization Questionnaire. The primary objective of the NIPRCS is to survey the medical providers for approximately 3,000 children 12-35 months of age each year to validate the NHIS household responses and adjust the NHIS national immunization estimates. The contractor will be responsible for the mailing and collection of immunization coverage data from medical providers. To this end, the contractor shall review and finalize the data collection procedures used for the 1994-1996 NIPRCS, including both the mail survey of providers and the follow up of non-responders. The contractor shall conduct interviewer training for CDC immunization grantees who will collect the immunization data from non-responding providers; shall key, edit, and process the data; shall develop and apply matching criteria for comparing the NHIS and NIPRCS results; shall develop and apply statistical models for response and nonresponse errors; and shall statistically adjust the NHIS immunization estimates based on the NIPRCS results. In addition, the contractor will conduct a small study of nonrespondents each year to help assess the NHIS nonresponse bias. The period of performance for the contract is 48 months. Optional Tasks -- the NIPRCS may be conducted in conjunction with the 2001 and 2002 NHIS Immunization Questionnaires, extending the period of performance to 72 months. Extensive experience in complex sample surveys, statistical modeling of nonsampling errors, and the design and conduct of record check studies is required. The estimated release date of this RFP is approximately 30 days after the date of this publication and the closing date will be approximately forty five (45) days after issue date. All requests for copies of this RFP must be in writing addressed to the attention of Ms. Elisa Hillman and reference RFP Number 200-97-7059. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0233)

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