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Criminal History Record Assessment and Research Program (CHRARP) Research and Data Services Solicitation

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), under the U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking a recipient for the FY 2026 Criminal History Record Assessment and Research Program (CHRARP). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a research and data services opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Conversion of state and federal criminal history records into standardized research datasets - Refinement of coding crosswalks and enhancement of data accuracy - Assistance with at least two research studies on criminal offending and recidivism, including cohort analysis - Development of data management plans and regular submission of performance and financial reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Work with data from the FBI and state repositories - Address data quality and standardization issues across multiple jurisdictions - Compliance with human subjects protection and confidentiality requirements - Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses) - Estimated funding is $1,750,000 for a 36-month cooperative agreement - No physical products or OEM-specific solutions are being procured; the focus is on research, data management, and analytical services

Description

This funding opportunity supports the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in producing accurate statistics on recidivism and criminal histories by converting state- and federal-specific criminal history records into standardized research datasets. The recipient will refine coding crosswalks, enhance data accuracy, and assist with multiple recidivism research projects, including cohort studies of offenders. The program aims to standardize data fields, address data quality issues, and develop innovative methods for data conversion and analysis across jurisdictions.

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