Convert PSDs in InDesign from RBG to CMYK

I am designing the layout of a book in InDesign Creative Suite. I've imported 77 .psd files into the InDesign document. I created them in Photoshop in RGB color space. How can I convert ALL of the photos into a CMYK color space working on them in InDesign? I'd prefer to convert them all in InDesign over converting them in Photoshop, resaving them, and re-linking them. Much thanks for any help!

Choose Convert to Destination and choose a CMYK profile when you export the PDF.

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