Acumen LLC
Acumen LLC, doing business as Medric, is a for-profit limited liability company that conducts policy research in support of federal, state, and local health care and social policy programs. They leverage vast data resources to improve information available to policymakers on topics such as drug and vaccine safety, health insurance markets, value-based care models, and quality measurement.
Medric has provided a wide array of data analytics, research, technical assistance, and program support services to agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Major work has included studies on vaccine safety surveillance, opioid use disorder treatment, Medicare Advantage quality measures, provider relief fund allocations, COVID-19 vaccine monitoring, biologic product safety, CMS payment methodology design, Medicare Part D administration, and more. They have served as the prime contractor as well as a subcontractor on task orders issued under master contracts.
Through its federal grant work, Medric has also provided research data linkage and analysis support for Brown University projects studying nursing home care quality, COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness monitoring, and integrating Medicare data with pharmacy records from CVS and Walgreens. As a subrecipient, Medric used its data enclave capabilities to match and integrate various administrative records for analysis by the prime grantee researchers.
Medric holds multiple major indefinite delivery contract vehicles spanning key areas of its expertise. This includes the $149 million Vaccine Safety Datalink contract with the CDC to monitor vaccine safety data, the $2 billion Provider Enrollment and Oversight IDIQ with CMS to support provider operations for federal healthcare programs, and the $294 million Research, Measurement, Assessment, Design, and Analysis 2 contract supporting CMS's implementation of Affordable Care Act care models and demonstrations. Through these and other IDVs, Medric provides analytic services to support public health surveillance, care quality improvement initiatives, program integrity efforts, and value-based payment models across HHS agencies.
XVMTJF1497P1 541990
Not listed 500 Airport Blvd #100, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
12/3/03 9/19/25 Optimal Solutions Group, L.l.c
Optimal Solutions Group, L.L.C., doing business as Optimal Research Group, is a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business that specializes in providing research, analysis, and evaluation services to various federal agencies. Registered with SAM.gov since 2003, the company offers data-driven research, program evaluation, economic analysis, and technical assistance to support government initiatives and improve programs and policies. Optimal Research Group's expertise spans multiple sectors, including education, small business development, homeland security, commerce, labor, and health and human services.
Through its prime and sub federal contract awards, Optimal Research Group has delivered a wide range of services to federal agencies. For the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, the company has conducted assessment division support tasks and developed procedures for report and table production. The Small Business Administration has contracted Optimal Research Group for numerous evaluations, including studies on the HUBZone program, Women-Owned Small Business NAICS codes, and the Emerging Leaders initiative. The Department of Homeland Security has utilized the firm's services for evaluating the Asylum Processing Rule and the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. Other notable projects include Manufacturing Extension Partnership impact studies for the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology, economic impact studies for the Department of Labor, and data management services for the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Many of these contracts were awarded without set-asides, while some were specifically designated for small businesses.
Optimal Research Group holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that facilitate its work with federal agencies. The company was awarded a $99 million Blanket Purchase Agreement by the Department of Labor to provide evaluation and research support services through September 2028. The Small Business Administration granted an $8 million BPA for evaluation, research, and evidence-building services. A major IDV award came from the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, with Optimal Research Group securing a spot on the $2 billion Procurement of Research Evaluation and Statistics Task Orders (PRESTO) vehicle. The Department of Homeland Security issued a $30 million BPA for program analysis and evaluation services. Additionally, the company holds a position on the General Services Administration's One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services - Small Business (OASIS SB) contract, allowing it to provide a wide range of professional services to various federal agencies. These IDVs demonstrate Optimal Research Group's capacity to deliver high-quality research and evaluation services across multiple government sectors, supporting agencies in their mission to improve programs and policies through data-driven insights and analysis.
WR4LJXNPX627 541720
Not listed 5825 University Research Ct #1100, Riverdale, MD 20737, USA
1/2/03 6/14/25 Insight Policy Research, Inc.
Insight Policy Research, Inc. Westat Insight Division - doing business as Westat Insight - is a certified woman-owned small business specializing in research and program evaluation for at-risk populations in health, education, food, and family support, prioritizing rigorous standards and statistical defensibility.
Through various prime and subcontract awards from federal agencies, Insight Policy Research has delivered a wide range of analytical and advisory services involving quantitative and qualitative research, data collection and analysis, program evaluation, and technical assistance. The company's prime contract work encompasses studies, surveys, data visualizations, inventory and analysis of policies and programs, detection of improper payments, assessments of training practices, and recommendations to enhance program access, integrity and outcomes. Insight Policy Research frequently serves as a prime contractor supporting initiatives such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Child Nutrition Programs, maternal and child health, adult education, and workforce development across agencies like USDA, HHS, ED and DOD. Many of these prime contracts have involved woman-owned, total small business or 8(a) set-asides. As a subcontractor, Insight Policy Research has contributed expertise across data collection, site visits, stakeholder engagement, intervention design, and rapid cycle evaluations for prime partners on contracts with agencies like CMS, AHRQ and NSF.
Insight Policy Research has also performed work under federal grant programs as both a prime and sub-awardee. As a prime, the company has delivered planning, project management, instrument development, data collection, analysis and reporting services in support of major grants from agencies like the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. In a sub-awardee role, Insight Policy Research has provided complementary planning, training and data analysis functions for grantees and their partners.
Insight Policy Research holds several notable federal contract indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs) enabling streamlined fulfillment of agency requirements through issued task orders. This includes Multiple Award Schedule contracts with GSA and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to provide services like SNAP policy analysis and support, Special Nutrition Program surveys like WIC breastfeeding inventories, quality assurance and control, and research assistance and data management through 2025-2026. Through its HRSA Evaluation Studies IDIQ, Insight can perform program evaluations in areas like children's emergency medical services. The firm's Professional Services Schedule vehicle enabled blanket purchase agreements delivering analytical support for USDA child nutrition initiatives. Insight also holds a $50M IDIQ for evaluation studies at HRSA and a $90M multiple award IDIQ supporting evaluation, assessment and program management services at NSF, including a $5M task order for data management and research assistance.
TYUDDMJLNNT1 541611
Not listed 1310 N Courthouse Rd #880, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
3/24/02 7/15/25 Econometrica, Inc.
Econometrica, Inc. is a research and management consulting firm that provides a wide range of professional services to federal government agencies. The company specializes in data analytics, program evaluations, economic analysis, and technical advisory services across sectors such as healthcare, housing, transportation, and community development. Econometrica leverages its expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis to support federal agencies in policy development, program implementation, and performance assessment. As a small business, Econometrica has established itself as a trusted partner for government clients seeking rigorous analytical support and evidence-based insights.
Through federal contract awards, Econometrica has provided diverse services to multiple agencies. For the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the company has conducted capital needs assessments of public housing developments, performed PEL appeal reviews for operating subsidy programs, and delivered technical assistance under the Community Compass initiative. Econometrica supports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with payment standardization calculations, competitive bidding surveys for durable medical equipment, and data aggregation for primary care models. The company assists the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with technical support for traffic records programs and performs economic impact analyses for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. Econometrica has also provided statistical and analytical support to agencies such as the Pretrial Services Agency and the National Endowment for the Arts. Many of these contracts were awarded under small business set-asides, reflecting Econometrica's status as a small business contractor.
Econometrica has received several federal grant awards, primarily from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Under the Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building program, Econometrica has been awarded multiple cooperative agreements to provide technical assistance, training, and capacity building services to HUD's partners, including state and local governments, public housing authorities, tribes, and nonprofit organizations. These awards support efforts to implement HUD initiatives related to affordable housing, community development, fair housing, and disaster resilience. Additionally, Econometrica has received project grants under HUD's Training and Technical Assistance for Indian Housing Block Grant Program, providing support to Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, and Tribally Designated Housing Entities. The company has also been awarded formula grants under the Public Housing Capital Fund to support capital and management activities for public housing.
Econometrica holds several federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that enable agencies to quickly procure its services. The company has a single-award IDV with HUD for PEL appeal reviews and administrative support for the Operating Subsidy Program, with a $1.4 million ceiling. Econometrica also holds a $30 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the Department of Homeland Security for evaluation services supporting the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The company has a $21 million multiple-award BPA with the International Development Finance Corporation for modeling, credit and financial advisory, and technical support services. Econometrica is on the SEAPORT Next Generation IDIQ for the Naval Sea Systems Command and holds a $9 million single-award IDV with NHTSA for technical support services for the Traffic Records Program. These IDVs span multiple agencies and showcase Econometrica's diverse capabilities in research, analysis, and program support across the federal government.
EHJKHN7FE8D7 541611
Not listed 7475 Wisconsin Ave #1000, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
3/26/02 12/2/25 JEN Associates Inc.
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EYHMUDLQAAG6 518210
Not listed Not listed 12/2/03 3/30/18