SAM #1232SA26Q1071

USDA NASS Solicits Advanced Statistical Research Support Services for Agricultural Data Modernization

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking advanced statistical research support to modernize agricultural statistics. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Research and Development Division - Services Requested: - One full-time Senior Research Statistician per year (base year plus four option years) - Expertise required: agricultural survey and non-survey data analysis, Bayesian statistics, small-area estimation, machine learning, AI, geospatial integration, record linkage, LLMs, adaptive survey design, reproducible research - One part-time Senior Scientific Advisor per year (base year plus four option years) - Responsibilities: strategic guidance, mentoring, technical review, leadership in agricultural statistics - Deliverables: quarterly reports, technical papers, production-ready software - Includes fringe benefits, conferences, and indirect costs - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must provide advanced expertise in Bayesian modeling, machine learning, AI-assisted geospatial harmonization, and reproducible research workflows - Services must support modernization of agricultural statistics and integration of new data science methods - Firm fixed price contract with invoicing in arrears - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 541910 - Period of Performance: - Base year (12 months) plus four 12-month option years (total potential duration: five years) - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; this is a service-focused procurement.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1071 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Statistical Research Support Services.  The place of performance is Washington DC.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541910.  The small business size standard is $22.5M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.  

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