MODIFICATION
R -- Census Field Operation Assessment Services
- Notice Date
- 4/15/2015
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, U. S. Census Bureau, Suitland, Acquisition Division, Room 3J438, Washington, District of Columbia, 20233
- ZIP Code
- 20233
- Solicitation Number
- DEC-15-076
- Archive Date
- 5/2/2015
- Point of Contact
- Paul W Boesch, , Matthew Gore,
- E-Mail Address
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paul.w.boesch@census.gov, Matthew.S.Gore@census.gov
(paul.w.boesch@census.gov, Matthew.S.Gore@census.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: The Census Bureau is conducting market research to identify available sources for the proposed services below: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Background and Purpose: The U.S. Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the people and economy of the United States. It is the largest statistical agency of the Federal Government. The Census Bureau conducts numerous surveys and censuses to collect, process, and disseminate demographic and economic statistics. This data provides benchmarks to measure, understand, anticipate, and respond to changes in the nation's social and economic conditions. The U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census Directorate is responsible for planning and execution of the 2020 decennial census, the largest peacetime operation of the federal government. The U.S. Census Bureau is researching modern and cost efficient methods to conduct the 2020 census. The 2020 census is being completely reengineered to take better advantage of technology, management systems, administrative records and other changes to significantly improve the quality of operations, and to save costs to the taxpayers. The objective of this contract is to assist the Census Bureau in evaluating the new 2020 census design in the field, including an assessment of the 2015 Maricopa County AZ census field operation, and an assessment of the Census Bureau's Denver Regional Office remote management, including documentation of field operations in both sites. In addition, this contract will provide guidance and advice to the senior leadership on planning future field tests and conducting the 2020 census. Scope of Work The contractor must have a knowledge, and have a depth of experience in decennial census operations including field operations, special place operations, non-response follow-up, address listing and canvassing, partnership activities, decennial communications activities, decennial recruiting and staffing, field geography, and Regional Census Center operations. The contractor shall document observations on field enumerators and supervisors in the Maricopa County AZ census test, and document observations and assessments of the Denver Regional Office remote census operation and provide recommendations from the assessments. Specific Tasks The Contractor shall: Task 1 - Evaluate 2020 Census Field Operations on the 2015 Test Participate in an observation and assessment of 4-8 census enumerators and supervisors in Maricopa County AZ on the 2015 census test. Evaluate the reengineered census field operations. Document results of observations and make recommendations. Participate in an observation and assessment of office staff in the Denver Regional Office who will conduct remote management of the 2015 census test in Maricopa County AZ. Evaluate the reengineered census office operations. Document results of observations and make recommendations. Assess the effects of the changes in the reengineered census operations in the field and office within the current organizational culture that operates in the field division. Attend and participate in meetings and debriefings about the census test as needed and requested. Task 2 - Provide executive guidance and advice to 2020 leadership team Provide planning guidance and advice to the 2020 census management team, specifically relating to field operations, Regional Census Center planning, recruiting, partnership, and the field management structure. Assess 2015 field operations planning efforts. Attend and participate in scheduled meetings with 2020 census leadership, including monthly briefings. Provide guidance and assessment of census operations through documentation and written analysis of tasks identified by senior leadership. The Contractor must have: •Experience implementing field operations at the national level •Experience in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of decennial field operation programs •Experience in observing and Evaluating Census Field Tests •An understanding in Census Bureau organizational procedures to identify organizational efficiencies relevant to decennial operations •Experience communicating with Executive Level Management HOW TO RESPOND Interested individuals must submit their capabilities statements that demonstrates same services as described through this notice, and identify any available GWAC contract vehicles, via electronic submission at paul.w.boesch@census.gov. The submission is limited to ten (10) pages (page size: 8.5x11") or less. Include the company name, address, business size, and DUNS number, as well as a contact person and their email address and telephone number on the introduction/cover page. No information will be accepted by telephone or mail. Any questions regarding this request may be directed to the provided e-mail address. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review.
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