[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 126 (Thursday, July 1, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39941-39942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-14935]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 04148]


International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease: 
Improving the Effectiveness of Tuberculosis Prevention and Control 
Programs in Resource-Limited Countries; Notice of Intent To Fund Single 
Eligibility Award

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
intent to fund fiscal year (FY) 2004 funds for a cooperative agreement 
program to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of 
tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control programs in resource-limited 
countries. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this 
program is 93.116.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Assistance will be provided only to the International Union Against 
Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD). No other applications will be 
solicited or accepted.
    The IUATLD is the only qualified international non-governmental 
organization (NGO) that has the technical and administrative capacity 
to conduct the specific set of activities requested to support CDC TB 
prevention and control activities outlined under this cooperative 
agreement because:

    1. As the leading NGO combating TB globally, the IUATLD is uniquely 
positioned, in terms of legal authority, ability, track record, 
infrastructure, and credibility throughout the world to provide the 
critically needed support and technical expertise to MOH, as well as 
National TB Control Programs (NTPs) and locally based TB associations, 
to improve control and treatment of TB in their respective countries.
    2. The IUATLD is the only international NGO with the required 
networks, connections, and working experience with MOH, NTPs and 
community based organizations in high TB burden countries that can 
compliment and support CDC's activities in these settings, including 
the provision of technical assistance to plan, design, implement, and 
evaluate TB program activities at the country level.
    3. The IUATLD has a demonstrated track record and worldwide 
reputation in the planning, implementation and evaluation of 
specialized programs to develop and train networks of international and 
in-country technical experts, program managers, consultants, health-
care providers and decision makers who can provide assistance to NTPs 
in high burden countries.
    4. The IUATLD has an established framework and mechanisms to plan, 
develop and implement specialized training activities to support TB 
diagnosis, treatment and control activities in numerous countries, 
enabling it to immediately become engaged in the activities listed in 
this announcement.
    5. Resulting from its history of collaboration and technical 
assistance, the IUATLD has an unprecedented level of access to all 
MOHs, NTPs, and related programs in high burden countries.
    6. In collaboration with other international organizations 
(including CDC, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the 
WHO), the IUATLD works to accomplish its mission by disseminating 
information related to TB program needs and services; recommending and 
advocating improved policies and programs; and providing consultation 
and guidance at the international, national, and local levels to 
prevent and control TB.
    7. The IUATLD is uniquely qualified to conduct activities that have 
specific relevance to the TB response mission and objectives of CDC, 
and are considered essential by the Division of Tuberculosis 
Elimination (DTBE), to support its medium and long-term mission 
targets.

C. Funding

    Approximately $170,000 is available in FY 2004 to fund this award. 
It is expected that the award will begin on or before September 1, 
2004, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project 
period of up to five years. Funding estimates may change.

D. Where to Obtain Additional Information

    For general comments or questions about this announcement, contact: 
Technical Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 
2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2700.
    For program technical assistance, contact: Michael Qualls, Project 
Officer, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, National Center for HIV, 
STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, Mailstop E-10, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone: 
404-639-8488, E-mail: [email protected].
    For financial, grants management, or budget assistance, contact: 
Steward

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Nichols, Grants Management Specialist, CDC Procurement and Grants 
Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone: 770-488-
2788, E-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: June 25, 2004.
Alan Kotch,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 04-14935 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am]
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