SAM #49100426K0006

Contractor Sought for 2027 & 2029 NCSES Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities

The National Science Foundation's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is seeking a contractor to manage and conduct the 2027 and 2029 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named; this is a services-focused opportunity. - Requested Services: - Management and execution of the FY 2027 and FY 2029 survey cycles - Survey design and instrument development - Data collection from U.S. research-performing academic institutions (targeting a 95% response rate) - Data processing, quality assurance, and confidentiality management - Reporting and delivery of data files, tables, methodology reports, and public use files - Methodological research and analysis for survey improvement - Project management, including monthly meetings, progress reports, and coordination with NCSES - Notable Requirements: - High response rate (95%) from targeted institutions - Strict confidentiality and data quality standards - Deliverables include comprehensive data and methodology documentation for each survey cycle - Contractor must coordinate with NCSES and incumbent contractors - Period of Performance: - Covers two survey cycles (FY 2027 and FY 2029) - Includes option for the second survey cycle - Monthly progress reporting required throughout the contract

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