Delivery Order 49100421D0019-49100423F0236

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $2.80 million firm fixed-price delivery order to Research Triangle Institute (RTI International) on September 22, 2023, for technical and analytical support services to the NSF's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). The contract, which extends through July 24, 2026, is issued under the NCSES Technical and Analytical Support Services parent master indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity vehicle. RTI International, a prominent nonprofit research organization headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, brings extensive expertise in data collection, survey methodology, statistical analysis, and program evaluation—competencies directly aligned with NCSES's mission to produce and disseminate authoritative statistics on the science and engineering workforce, research and development expenditures, and science and technology indicators. The delivery order contains statement-of-work updates and carries no set-aside designation, reflecting RTI's competitive standing to deliver these specialized analytical services.

RTI International's established relationship with the National Science Foundation and demonstrated capabilities across federal statistical and survey programs position the organization well to support NCSES initiatives. The contractor's portfolio includes substantial experience with survey implementation, data analysis, and technical assistance for federal agencies including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Under this delivery order, RTI will provide the technical infrastructure and analytical expertise necessary to support NCSES's flagship surveys and statistical initiatives that inform policy decisions regarding science and engineering workforce demographics, research funding trends, and innovation metrics at the federal, state, and institutional levels.