Definitive Contract 1333LB20C00000007

This is a definitive contract awarded by the U.S. Census Bureau, a civilian federal agency, to Knexus Research Corporation, a small business certified under the SBA 8(a) program. The $4,142,670 firm-fixed-price contract is for disclosure avoidance modernization support services, with an initial period of performance from May 29, 2020 to November 28, 2022 and an optional 6-month extension. The contract is a sole source 8(a) award, indicating it was set aside for eligible 8(a) small businesses. Knexus Research is a limited liability company that specializes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and advanced research and development services for federal agencies. This contract contributes to the Census Bureau's efforts to modernize its disclosure avoidance capabilities, which are critical for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of census data.