Sole Source: Consultant- Survey Research

Under the Authority of Federal Acquisitions Regulation, Part 6, Subparts 6.301 and 6.302, The U.S.Census Bureau intends to contract with Dr. Eleanor Singer, on a sole source basis to provide consulting services on the Privacy and Confidentiality for Federal Statistical System Public Opinion Monitoring Survey. Dr. Singer is an expert in the field of survey research with a specialized interest in survey response, privacy, and confidentially, who will consult and monitor the development of a new study tracking U.S. public opinion of the Federal Statistical System. The period of performance for this requirement is for a period of two years from date of award. 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 Bureau's needs. Detailed capabilities must be submitted [email protected] . This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. 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 notice, a contract may be issued to Dr. Eleanor Singer without further notice.