R -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - SURVEY STATISTICIAN

Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 6, Subparts 6.301 and 6.302, the U.S. Census Bureau intends to contract with Mr. Charles Lee on a sole source basis. This contract will enable the Manufacturing and Construction Division to obtain the services of a highly skilled and experienced survey statistician who will play an instrumental part in completing the work on the Survey of Industrial Research and Development redesign project. The value of Mr. Lee's services will not exceed $100,000. Mr. Lee's qualifications consist of being uniquely qualified to provide the advice and assistance that this contract requires. He has served as a senior supervisory survey statistician in MCD where he played key roles in the planning and conducting of various economic surveys. Mr. Lee?s experience corresponds closely to the work required under this contract, and it makes him an authority on relevant aspects of the SIRD redesign project. His professional background provides knowledge of subjects that include, but are not limited to, instrument design, analytical review procedures and training, and editing methodology. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing , and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Census Bureau's needs. Detailed capabilities must be submitted Albert (Abe) Kennedy at the Simplified Acquisition Branch, 4600 Silver Hill Road, ATTN: Albert E. Kennedy, Washington, D.C. 20233 through email address [email protected]. This synopsis is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 15 days from the publication of this synopsis, a contract may be issued to Mr. Lee without further notice.