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

A -- RESEARCH PROJECTS SOL 91-9-8916 POC Linda Catterton (301)457-1840 The purpose of this announcement is to provide notification of the Bureau of the Census intent to award a sole source simplified acquisition to the University of Maryland, Human-computer Usability Lab Psychology Dept., Rm. 3123F, College Park Md 20742 to conduct and report four or more original research projects on navigation, comprehension and visualization in computer-assisted data collection and statistical data dissemination applications potentially relevant to products produced by the Census Bureau. The Human-computer Interaction Laboratory at the University of Maryland has a unique mix of personnel and qualifications to perform the above research. Interest 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. As provided above, the Census Bureau anticipates awarding a sole source simplified acquisition for these services; therefore, solicitation documents are not available. Posted 08/18/99 (W-SN369351). (0230)

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