Economic Analysis, Evaluation, Research, and Planning for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
ID: NIST-AMD-F-AMD-SSN-25-04Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION (R422)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ffed12c7520f4e5c9fa0fb92bb751312/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources capable of providing economic analysis, evaluation, research, and planning services for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the performance and impact of the MEP National Network through various research projects, data collection, statistical analysis, and qualitative studies focused on manufacturing industries and related challenges. This initiative is crucial for improving program strategies and outcomes, leveraging independent expertise to validate impacts, and addressing current manufacturing challenges. Interested parties should respond to Robert Singman at robert.singman@nist.gov, providing relevant information by the specified deadline, while noting that this notice is for market research purposes and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert Singman
    (301) 975-6388
    robert.singman@nist.gov
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