R -- NONCOMPETITIVE ANNOUNCEMENT - FUNDS TRACKING AND EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT

Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 6, Subparts 6.301 and 6.302, the U.S. Census Bureau intends to contract with Ms. Victoria Hock on a sole source basis. This contract will enable the Acquisition Division to continue to receive the expert advice and assistance in the areas of (a) funds tracking for the Acquisition Division's Interagency Agreements; and (b) Earned Value Management (EVM). This continuation of services will enable the Census Bureau to use the same proven experience and knowledge as it relates to the policies and procedures associated with the Census Bureau. The value of Ms. Hock's services will not exceed $100,000. 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 10 days from the publication of this synopsis, a contract may be issued to Ms. Hock without further notice.