Bureau of the Census, Procurement Office, FOB #3, Room 1541, Washington,(Suitland, MD) DC 20233

R -- ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES SOL 91-8-751 POC Phydellas A. Muir (301)457-1846 The Bureau of the Census intends to issue a sole source contract to University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152 to provide a report detailing a research plan and schedule for producing the 3 Quest Products, produce a manuscript describing the Quest Questionnaire Evaluation Aid. Deliver on-site training using the QQEA System. Provide computer software and coauthor evaluation report with Census Bureau personnel. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement no greater than 15 days from the published date of this announcement to the above address. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion of the Governemnt. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurements. No solicitation document exists and request for such document will be considered nonresponsive. Posted 07/29/98 (W-SN230066). (0210)

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