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B -- CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AND LONG TERM FOLLOW-UP SOL 98S248(N) DUE 072498 POC Charlotte Flitcraft, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6740 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Abt Associates, Inc. a requirement for a five year contract to continue CFS surveillance in Sedgwick County, KS begun by Abt, conduct CFS surveillance in adolescent populations in Seattle, Denver, and Louisville, and conduct additional CFS cluster investigations as necessary. Abt Associates is the Contractor who designed and conducted the base-line cross-sectional survey for fatiguing illness in the Sedgwick County populations and is currently conducting a follow-up round of selected subject's 12 months post-enrollment. Abt participated actively in study design, developed survey tactics and study instruments, and has made initial contacts with appropriate authorities in Seattle, Denver, and Louisville. Abt is the only known Contractor with the unique experience required in the areas of longitudinal studies of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in defined populations. Interested persons may identify their interest andcapability to respond to the requirement by notifying Charlotte L. Flitcraft by e-mail @ caf5@cdc.gov, or by facsimile @ (404) 842-6896. Note 22. Posted 07/08/98. (0189)

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