R--Expert Consultant Services

Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 6, Subparts 6.301 and 6.302, the U.S Census Bureau intends to contract with Donald Danbury, 11007 Hollaway Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 on a sole source basis to provide expert services and assistance to the Economic Statistical Methods and Programming Division (ESMPD) in configuring and establishing a large-scale computer cluster to implement and control the 2002 economic census data capture system. Mr. Danbury's extensive experience in configuring, procuring, and managing large-scale data processing computer systems and his extensive experience and familiarity with Compaq VMS clusters and the policies and procedures regarding information technology makes him uniquely qualified for this advisory function. 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 to the Census Bureau, Acquisition Division, 4700 Silver Hill Road, Room G314, Suitland, MD 20746, Attn: Linda Vance. This synopsis is not to be considered a request for proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received, but 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 10 days from the publication of this synopsis, a contract will be issued to Donald Danbury without further notice.