MEP peer economic research support services
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1333ND21ANB480003
- Awardee
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Optimal Solutions Group, L.l.c UEI WR4LJXNPX627
- Awarding agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Task orders
- 2 $355,709 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- NISTAMDSNF2006 Solicitation number
- Combined order value
- $355,709 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- Maximum order
- $2,275,500.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Optimal Solutions Group, L.L.C. (doing business as Optimal Research Group), a minority-owned small disadvantaged business, was awarded a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to provide research and data analysis support services related to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program. The BPA, which carries a total small business set-aside designation, was established on March 15, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2024. Under this indefinite delivery vehicle, Optimal Research Group has executed task orders valued at approximately $357,271 (combined firm fixed price awards of $75,406.29 and $281,864.23), with performance locations in Berwyn Heights, Maryland. The contractor's work focuses on economic research and impact analysis in support of NIST's mission to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness through the MEP program, which provides technical assistance and extension services to small and mid-sized manufacturers.
The executed task orders under this BPA include developing MEP National Impact Estimates for Fiscal Year 2021 (completed April 15, 2022) and consolidating previous MEP studies while leveraging census data through fiscal year 2020 (extended through June 30, 2025). These deliverables support NIST's evidence-building efforts by quantifying the economic benefits and outcomes of the MEP program's assistance to the manufacturing sector. Optimal Research Group's engagement demonstrates the agency's reliance on specialized research and evaluation support to assess program effectiveness and inform policy decisions. The contractor's extensive background in federal research and evaluation services, including prior work with the Small Business Administration, Department of Education, and Department of Labor, positions it to execute the complex economic and statistical analyses required for comprehensive MEP program impact assessment.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEP's national impact estimates for fiscal year 2021 | National Institute of Standards and Technology | $75,406 | |
| Consolidating previous MEP studies leveraging census data through fiscal year 2020 | National Institute of Standards and Technology | $280,303 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1333ND21ANB480003?
1333ND21ANB480003 was awarded to Optimal Solutions Group, L.l.c by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on March 15, 2021.
How much is contract 1333ND21ANB480003 worth?
Orders under 1333ND21ANB480003 have obligated $355,709. A single order can be worth up to $2,275,500.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1333ND21ANB480003?
2 orders have been placed under 1333ND21ANB480003, the latest on March 1, 2022.
Who can order from contract 1333ND21ANB480003?
1333ND21ANB480003 is a multiple award blanket purchase agreement. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Is contract 1333ND21ANB480003 under another contract?
Yes. 1333ND21ANB480003 is a blanket purchase agreement under 47QRAA18D00GN, a federal supply schedule, on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
Was contract 1333ND21ANB480003 competed?
The extent of competition for 1333ND21ANB480003 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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