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

R -- ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SOL 88-0-16164 POC Linda Catterton (301)457-1840 The Bureau of the Census intends to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures (under FAR 13.5) to Sabre Systems Inc., 64 West Street Road, Warminster PA 18974 to secure legal advice regarding by-laws for the international network, Monitoring the AIDS Pandemic (MAP). This project requires a contractor with expertise in HIV/AIDS organizations/networks and international law. The contractor should also be an acknowledged expert for organizations such as the World Health Organination and/or UNAIDS. The basis for the proposed non-competitive action is that there is only one responsible source and no other source possesses the capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this service. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only, and is not a request for competitive quotations; no solicitation will be issued. Any inquiries concerning this requirement are to be submitted in writing or fax to Linda Catterton on (301)457-8465. Posted 05/30/00 (W-SN459608). (0151)

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