R--Development of Computational Methods

The Bureau of the Census intends to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures(under FAR 13.5) to the National Institute of Statistical Sciences, PO Box 14006, Research Triangle Park, NC for the further development of computational methods for obtaining seasonal adjustments of monthly economic time series with seasonal variation, testing and documentation of an SsfPack implementation of the experimental regcmpnt software developed by SRD, development of improved diagnostics for model-based seasonal adjustments, using advanced model-based seasonal adjustment procedures and diagnostics. Period of performance is one year from date of award. The intent of this synopsis is for information purposes only and is not a request for bids; no solicitation will be issued.