R -- Survey Conversion Support Services

The Bureau of the Census intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis, to Carol Mylet for expert advice and assistance for multiple tasks related to the conversion of the American Housing Survey- Metropolitan Sample (AHS-MS) analytical zone definitions from the current combinations of 1990 Census tracts to the appropriate combinations of 2000 Census tracts. The contractor's tasks will be: (1) Provide guidance to Longitudinal Surveys Branch's (LSB) new AHS supervisor on the conversion of the AHS-MS zones into 2000-tract based definitions that meet the analytical and confidentiality needs for this survey based on the current 1990 tract definitions; (2) Assist LSB's new supervisor in the preparation of the documentation of the methods and assumptions used in converting the AHS-MS zones into 2000 tract definitions; (3) Provide guidance as needed on the production of maps for the 2000-based zones. This is a sole source requirement and is not a request for competitive quotations. Any firm or individual that believes they can furnish these services are encouraged to give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence must be furnished, in sufficient detail to deomnstrate the ability to comply with the requirements. All responses received by March 31, 2006 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will be accepted only by fax at (301) 457-8465, Attention: Lisa Safewright or by electronic mail to [email protected]. No phone calls will be honored.