Pre-Solicitation Notice: NSF Regional Innovations Engines Program Evaluation
ID: 49100425Q0002Type: Presolicitation
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORTALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT (R410)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f9c7aef76be542398df8c659274a92dd/view
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    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is preparing to solicit proposals for program evaluation services related to the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program. The objective is to engage an external evaluation team that will collaborate with NSF program directors to assess the program's impact and effectiveness in achieving its goals, thereby enhancing understanding of regional innovation ecosystems. This evaluation is crucial for informing future programmatic decisions and measuring overall program success. Interested parties should note that the anticipated solicitation number is 49100425Q0002, with the RFQ expected to be published no sooner than 15 days from this notice. The evaluation services will be performed over a 12-month base period, with four additional 12-month options, and inquiries can be directed to Alyssa Todaro at atodaro@nsf.gov.

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