Opportunity

The National Science Foundation, Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support, is seeking expert analytic and technical support for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) regarding science and technology issues. This combined synopsis/solicitation, issued under solicitation number 49100421Q0050, involves tasks such as helping produce Science and Engineering Indicators, preparing reports, performing data analysis and visualization, and managing databases. Additional requirements include data acquisition, survey development with specialized statistical analysis support for sampling problems, communications support, and organizing workshops. The government intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts for these commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 12.6.

Work will be performed in Alexandria, Virginia, under NAICS code 541990, which covers All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and PSC code B599 for Special Studies/Analysis- Other. The performance scope is further detailed in the primary Statement of Work and eight total attachments, which include key personnel qualifications, a question matrix, and updated SOW appendices added via amendment. Bethany Stutler serves as the point of contact for this requirement.

The deadline for responses is April 21, 2021. This notice serves as the only solicitation, and written proposals are requested based on the provided Statement of Work. Recent amendments to the posting provided formal government responses to acquisition and technical questions through an attached matrix and integrated Appendices C and D into the Statement of Work documentation.