From the notice

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Census Bureau (USCB) to identify potential small business sources for this effort. This is not a Request for Proposal/Request for Quote (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The Government does not intend to award a contract solely on the basis of this market research. No funds are necessarily obligated for any requirement or solicitation that may or may not ultimately arise from the results of this market research. The Government is interested in identifying all small businesses including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, SBA-Certified 8(a) Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses capable of performing these services. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice in accordance with Paragraph 3 of this SSN.