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

R -- ELECTRONIC COMMERCE SOL 65-9-9140 POC Linda Catterton (301)457-1840 The purpose of this announcement is to provide notification of the Census Bureau intent to award a sole source simplified acquisition to Pembroke Consulting Inc., 437 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 to provide expert advice and assistance to the Economic Directorate on understanding how electronic commerce is changing businesses in the supply chain. Pembroke's unique focus has allowed them to establish substantial expertise in the issues that are of interest to the Economic Directorate. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement no greater than 15 days from the published date of this announcement to the above address. As provided above, the Census Bureau anticipates awarding a sole source simplified acquisition for these services; therefore, solictation documents are not available. Posted 08/18/99 (W-SN369619). (0230)

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