FFRDC_Decennial Research and Design Services
ID: DEC-23-0025Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 10, 2023
Award #:1333LB23F00000026
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS CENSUS BUREAUDEPT OF COMMERCE CENSUSSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b623bca1ae9d408c9c2054564bc0f4a7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the U.S. Census Bureau, is seeking to award a sole source task order to MITRE, Inc. for Decennial Research and Design Services related to the 2030 Census Operational Design and Selection Phase. This procurement aims to secure technical management, research and development, and strategic management support, focusing on program architecture and integration, requirements engineering and development, cost estimation, and simulated data experiments. The services provided will be critical in ensuring the effective planning and execution of the upcoming census, which plays a vital role in the allocation of federal resources and representation. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Paul W. Boesch at paul.w.boesch@census.gov.

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    Paul W Boesch
    paul.w.boesch@census.gov
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    JOFOC_Decennial Research Design FINAL.pdf
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