The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $28,000,000 firm fixed price and cost reimbursement contract to the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago to establish a Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC). The purpose of the RTAC is to leverage the technical and research expertise of the higher education community to support USAID's scientific and research-based technical assistance needs. Key anticipated activities include creating policy briefs, technical reports, strategic research agenda setting, expert convenings, and short-term technical assistance. As the prime contractor, NORC has partnered with several universities and research organizations, including the University of Mississippi, Duke University, Lebanese American University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Arizona State University, University of Notre Dame, and Population Reference Bureau, to provide specialized services and expertise under the contract. This contract was not set aside for small businesses.
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