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The Bureau of the Census plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Dr. Jun Shao from Madison, Wisconsin, to conduct research on imputation methods for handling non-ignorable non-response in complex survey data, including cluster, multivariate, and longitudinal studies. Dr. Shao will collaborate closely with Census Bureau researchers to address real-world non-response challenges by advancing methodology using a model-assisted approach. Additionally, he will develop and deliver a short course for Census Bureau staff covering topics such as missing data mechanisms, ignorable and non-ignorable missing data, and longitudinal data with missing values. The Census Bureau considers Dr. Shao uniquely qualified due to his expertise and significant published research in this specialized area. This contract opportunity, posted in April 2006 under solicitation number 06-31840, is not open for competitive bidding, though the agency will review capability statements and cost information submitted by interested parties by the specified deadline. The decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the Government, which may use the information received for future procurement considerations. The contract falls under NAICS code 541618 and is managed by the Department of Commerce’s Census office located in Suitland, Maryland, with Linda A. Vance serving as the supervisory purchasing agent and point of contact.

General Info

Sole source contract with Dr. Shao for research on non-response imputation and staff training.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Census

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

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PostedApr 4

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Census

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Census

Office AddressSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA

Contacts

linda a vancesupervisory, purchasing agent

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Bureau of the Census intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Dr. Jun Shao, Madison, Wisconsin to undertake research that focuses on imputation for non-ignorable non-response for cluster, multivariate, or longitudinal survey data. Dr. Shao will work collaboratively with researchers at the Census Bureau on real non-response problems to stimulate the development and advancement of the methodology in handling non-response that will have a substantial impact. He will adopt the model-assisted approach in carrying out the research. Dr. Shao will also develop and present to a set of Census Bureau employees a short course on Analysis of Data with Missing Values. Specific topics of this short course will include: (1) introduction; (2) missing mechanisms; (3) ignorable missing (missing at random); (4) non-ignorable missing; and (5) longitudinal data with missing values. The Census Bureau feels that Dr. Shao is uniquely qualified to provide the above services because of his knowledge and outstanding record of published research in this area. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive bids, however responses received by close of business April 13, 2006 will be review and evaluated. Interested sources having the capability to provide the above services should submit their capability statement with cost information to contact@example.gov. No telephone request will be honored. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurements.