Population Demographic Data

The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) intends to award a sole source contract to Woods & Poole Economics, Inc., 1794 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DHRA, on behalf of the Joint Advertising, Market Research and Studies (JAMRS) program requires U.S. population demographic estimates and projections essential for accurate market analysis of the relevant recruitable population markets. The period of performance will be three (3) months. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, any party that believes it is capable of meeting this requirement as stated herein and in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to perform the requirement. Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This procurement is being conducted under negotiated procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 15. This action incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars 2005-55 effective 02 Feb 2012, and DPN 20120130. See uploaded SOW for a description of the requirement. Response Date: 12:00 p.m. Eastern, 24 Feb 2012. Inquiries shall be submitted via email only to John Rowland at [email protected].