Quantitative Research Analytical Data Support 2 (QRADS2)

Award Date 6/14/2018
Last Date To Order 6/13/2019
Shared Ceiling $43M
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Successors

The Quantitative Research Analytical Data Support 2 (QRADS2) is a Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle awarded by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA). The vehicle supports five primary service channels: Capital Markets and Financial Industry Data Analysis, Quantitative Analytical Support, Analytic Development Environment Database Support, Communication and Technical Writing Support, and Text Analytics Support. These services are designed to enhance the SEC's capabilities in data analysis, research, and technical reporting across various program areas, with a focus on protecting investors, maintaining fair markets, and facilitating capital formation.

The task orders under QRADS2 demonstrate a consistent pattern of high-value awards ranging from approximately $1.7 million to $9.6 million, typically with performance periods of 2-3 years. Prime contractors include a diverse mix of large and small businesses such as TCG Inc., Elder Research Inc., Analytica LLC, Peraton Labs Inc., Onyx Government Services, and IBM. While most task orders do not utilize specific small business set-asides, several awards have gone to socioeconomic businesses including 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The task orders cover a wide range of technical services including data visualization, machine learning and AI capabilities, liquidity analysis, research and development, database maintenance, and analytical tool development, all supporting the SEC's advanced data management and analytical initiatives.

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