Advice and Assistance Services

Under the Authority of Federal Acquisions Regulation, Part 6, SUbparts 6.301 and 6.302, The U.S. Census Bureau intends to contract with Paul Hanvzaryk, Crofton, MD, on a sole source basis to provide advice, assistance and expertise on administrative records and the business register, with emphasis on how to transform research results into improvements in economics directorate programs and new data product. The U.S. Census Bureau believes that Mr. Hanvzaryk is uniquely qualified to provide expert advice and assistance to address the activities associated with the Census Bureau's Business Register. The period of performance for this requirement will be April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Goverment. 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 U.S. Census Bureau, Acquisition Division, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Room 3J444 Attn: Lisa Safewright, Washington DC 20233. 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 withint 15 days from the publication of this synopsis, a contract may be issued to Paul Hanczaryk wtihout further notice.