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

R -- DIGITAL EDITING SERVICES SOL 09-0-16431 POC Linda Catterton (301)457-1840 The Bureau of the Census intends to issue a sole source contract to Michael Walls, 15900 McKendree Road, Brandywine MD 20613 for continued digital editing services through September 30, 2000. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement no greater than 5 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 the discretion of the Government. 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 05/23/00 (W-SN457856). (0144)

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