U.S. Census Research and Development 2009-2014

The U.S. Census Research and Development Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, active from 2009 to 2014, supports comprehensive research and development activities for the United States Census Bureau. The contract enables the agency to procure specialized research services, statistical analysis, survey design, data collection methodologies, and technical support across various demographic and statistical domains. Task orders under this vehicle focus on enhancing census processes, improving survey techniques, conducting methodological research, and supporting critical data collection and analysis initiatives.

Task orders within this IDIQ demonstrate diverse scopes, typically ranging from $100,000 to $5.6 million, with durations spanning several months to two years. Many task orders involve research on survey design, cognitive testing, data visualization, and methodological improvements for key Census Bureau programs like the American Community Survey, Current Population Survey, and decennial census preparations. Set-aside designations frequently include "No Set-Aside" and "Partial Small Business" categories, indicating opportunities for both large and small businesses. Common research areas include statistical process control, survey response modeling, demographic estimation techniques, and technological innovations in data collection. While specific prime contractors are not consistently identifiable from the provided data, the task orders suggest a competitive environment with multiple research and consulting firms supporting the Census Bureau's strategic objectives.