Evaluation, Assessment, and Program Management Services

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities established this Evaluation, Assessment, and Program Management Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle to provide comprehensive research, evaluation, and analytical support across the agency's portfolio of science, technology, and research initiatives. The contract enables NSF to acquire expert services for developing learning agendas, implementing rapid cycle studies, conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and disseminating findings related to agency programs and strategic goals. Specifically, the vehicle supports compliance with the Evidence Act by providing independent, self-contained evaluation and assessment capabilities that can be rapidly deployed across various NSF directorates and program offices.

The task orders under this IDIQ predominantly feature firm fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts, with values ranging from approximately $200,000 to $11.6 million and typical performance periods of 1-5 years. Frequent prime contractors include Mathematica Inc., Research Triangle Institute (RTI International), Sri International, Westat, Inc., and Federal Management Partners, LLC. Most task orders support specific program evaluations, such as assessments of STEM education initiatives, minority participation programs, and technology innovation efforts. The contracts are consistently awarded by the NSF Office of Integrative Activities and typically performed in Alexandria, Virginia. Notably, none of the task orders have small business set-aside designations, though some prime contractors utilize small business subcontractors. The task orders demonstrate a focus on comprehensive program evaluation, data analytics, and strategic assessment services across NSF's diverse research and educational support portfolios.