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B -- DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY REQUIREMENTS DUE 031600 POC Mr. Chet Bowie, 301-457-3773 The Bureau of the Census is requesting information from the industry sector regarding approaches to providing expedited survey information to support potential survey requirements in the future using Internet technology. On an ongoing basis, The Bureau of the Census needs timely feedback on the understanding of potential respondents to the meaning of questions asked on demographic household surveys. This feedback allows the Bureau of the Census to pretest and evaluate survey questions before they are actually used in large-scale national surveys. The Bureau of the Census requires collection of data from approximately 5,000-20,000 households on a periodic basis. It is necessary that each survey be conducted in a very brief time span (1-2 weeks) so that the Bureau of the Census can evaluate the effectiveness of potential survey questions before they are fielded. The Bureau of the Census requires full population coverage to make it possible to conduct research on relatively small, targeted groups, if desired. Service providers must use well-accepted stratified probability sampling techniques to assemble a panel of respondents. This should be accomplished with random-digit dialing selection of households which provides a scientifically valid list of potential participants. Detailed demographics on all household members eligible for participation are required. Each potential household must have Internet connectivity and must agree to complete a minimum number of surveys per week per household member. Participation should be rewarded with a variety of incentives: cash and gift certificates, free phone cards, movie passes, airline bonus miles, and others. If survey completion should lag, repeated e-mail reminders will be necessary, followed by phone inquiries until contact is reestablished. Total household response rates are expected in the 96-99 percent range. The Internet connectivity must provide multimedia permitting the use of high quality video and high fidelity audio. The Bureau so the Census requests thatvendors possessing the capability of conducting surveys as described herein, provide capability statements which describe their expertise in this area. Capability statements should be forwarded to: Mr. Chet Bowie, Demographic Surveys Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census, Federal Office Building #3, Room 3324, Washington, DC 20233 not later than 30 days from the date of this publication. Questions regarding this Request for Information may be forwarded to Mr. Bowie on 301-457- 3773. This announcement is a request for information and shall not be construed as a solicitation or Request for Proposal. Posted 02/15/00 (W-SN425730). (0046)

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