Sole Source: Consultation/Advice and Assistance Services

Under the Authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 6, Subparts 6.301 and 6.301, The U.S. Census Bureau intends to contract with Paul Hanczaryk, on a sole source basis to provide the following services: Advice, assistance and expertise, that the Research and Methodology Directorate needs in order to enhance the processing of administrative record source data and improve the quality and content of business register data. Specifically, advice and assistance are sought in providing background information and support for administrative records operations related to the documents used to set up agreements with outside agencies and to manage the processing of these administrative records, and to track and review new projects that use administrative records. The U.S. Census Bureau believes Mr. Hanczaryk's institutional knowledge, experience, and skill set make him the only source to provide the needed services. The period of performance for this award will be from date of award for the period of one year. 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 via email to [email protected] by 3pm on September 12, 2012. Questions may also be sent to this email address. This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received 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. Hanczaryk without further notice.