NCSES Portfolio Review - Notice of Intent to Sole Source to NASEM
ID: 49100425R0004Type: Presolicitation
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORTALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- MATHEMATICAL/STATISTICAL (B524)

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https://sam.gov/opp/93b303a2dfe94e6c9418597876886c4e/view
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    The National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to award a Cost-Reimbursement Contract to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for the NCSES Portfolio Review, focusing on the evaluation of existing science and engineering data collection surveys. The primary objective of this contract is to convene a multi-disciplinary study committee that will assess the design of these surveys, identify potential duplications, and explore alternative data sources to alleviate respondent burden. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the methodologies used in data collection, ensuring they meet future needs effectively. The contract is expected to commence around February 1, 2025, lasting for 18 months, and interested parties may submit their qualifications for consideration within 15 days of the notice publication. For further inquiries, contact Derek Bowks at dbowks@nsf.gov or call 703-292-7749.

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    (703) 292-7749
    dbowks@nsf.gov
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    The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) at the U.S. National Science Foundation intends to award a Cost-Reimbursement Contract to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) due to their unique capability to meet agency requirements. The contract, effective around February 1, 2025, will last for 18 months and focuses on convening a multi-disciplinary study committee. This committee aims to review existing surveys related to science and engineering data collections, assess their design and potential duplications, and identify alternative data sources to reduce respondent burden. Public meetings will be held to incorporate stakeholder input on the relevance of these surveys and data usage. Ultimately, the committee will deliver a comprehensive report with consensus recommendations for transforming survey methodologies to better serve future data needs. The project's NAICS code is 541690, with a size standard of $19M. While this notice does not solicit proposals, submissions from responsible parties are welcome within 15 days of publication for consideration.
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