R -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

The Bureau of the Census, under the Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions, plans to enter into a sole source contract with the University of California at Berkeley's Center for Survey Methods to develop an updated version of the CASES 5.3j software. This decision is based on the authority to pursue non-competitive contracts when justified, and the Bureau is seeking to confirm whether there are other potential sources that could offer a more advantageous solution. Interested parties are invited to provide evidence of their technical capabilities, pricing, and other relevant information to demonstrate their ability to meet the Bureau's requirements, although this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for proposals. The notice emphasizes that no contract will be awarded solely based on offers received in response, but responses will help determine if competition is feasible. If no suitable responses are received within 15 days from the notice date, the Bureau will proceed with awarding the sole source contract to the University of California, Center for Survey Methods. The contract relates to services performed for the Department of Commerce Census office located in Suitland, Maryland, and highlights the agency’s intention to ensure due diligence before finalizing the agreement under the identified regulatory framework.