HOW ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IS CHANGING BUSINESSES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN. The Bureau of the Census (BOC)intends to negotiate with Pembrooke Consulting, Inc. on a sole source basis. Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. and his firm, Pembrooke Consulting, Inc. is uniquely qualified to assist the BOC Economic Directorate with an analysis of changes in the supply chain within the United States. Dr. Fein and the staff of Pembroke Consulting have demonstrated a firm grasp of the fundamental production function based classification concepts of the North American Industry Classification System in recent work they have performed for the BOC and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributers. It is the Government's belief that Pembrooke Consulting is the only company that has a strong focus on current distribution and supply chain issues relative to changes brought on by electronic commerce in such a wide variety of industries. Also, Pembrooke Consulting possesses a diverse client base that has given them additional understanding of supply chain business issues in industries ranging from printing paper, electrical products, automotive parts, laboratory supplies for an example. This real-world comparative knowledge of specific industries and companies will help the Census Bureau to design methodologies and procedures that correctly reflect the rapid changes in business models of companies in the wholesale, retail and transportation sectors. The period of performance for this requirement is from date of award to February 2001. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Sources wishing to be considered must submit documentation to the office identified above which establishes that their company has the expertise and personnel available to provide the services described above. Documentation should be submitted within 45 calendar days of publication of this notice. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE. See Notes 22 and 26. WEB: Click here for additional information or changes to, http://wwww.census.gov/procur. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer, Jacqueline.V.Wilson@ccmail.census.gov. Posted 06/08/00 (W-SN462975).

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