Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Procurement & Grants Office, Contract Management Branch, 255 East Paces Ferry Rd, NE, Rm 500, Atlanta, GA 30305

D -- TELEPHONE SURVEY SAMPLES SOL 1999Q00022 DUE 111698 POC Anne Wright, Purchasing Agent, (404) 842-6771 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Behavioral Surveillance Branch (BSB), has pending, a requirement for a contractor to provide timely, high-quality telephone sample records to be used by health departments in the United States, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The database of working telephone numbers will be used to conduct the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)Survey in addition to health related surveys in conjunction with the states, surrounding territories and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The database, shall contain sampling frame information needed to properly weigh sample data and shall allow BRFSS states with an enhanced capability to conduct monthly random digit-dialed telephone surveys. The sample of database numbers shall be suitable for conducting project-based (which may include geographic stratification within projects), random digit-dialed (RDD) telephone surveys using list-assisted disproportionate stratified sampling (DSS) designs, sample telephone records for RDD telephone surveys, which may include internal geographic stratification, sampling from information needed for weighing geographic and density stratum for the projects for which sample records are provided, other information related to the production of the sample or changes which may impact the use of the sample by projects or BSB in processing the survey data and technical expertise relative to the production of the sample and consultative capacity on sampling issues. The period of performance for the proposed purchase order shall commence upon award and shall continue through December 31, 1999. The government anticipates making a single award in response to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). Offerors are advised that this RFQ is issued Set Aside for Small business, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Sic Code 4813, 1,500 employees is applicable. Request for RFQ 1999Q00022 may be submitted in writing to address listed in (7) above, Attn: Anne Wright or via fax at (404)8426727. Telephone request will not be accepted. RFQ packages will be available on or before November 16, 1998. Closing date for submission of RFQ responses is November 30, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by this agency. Posted 10/29/98 (I-SN266605). (0302)

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