NAICS 54172 encompasses research and development activities focused on the social sciences and humanities. This category includes organizations conducting systematic investigations and innovative research to advance knowledge in fields such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, historical studies, cultural resource management, and other social science disciplines. These research efforts often involve data collection, analysis, survey development, program evaluation, and the creation of scholarly publications and reports that contribute to understanding human behavior, social structures, and cultural dynamics. The federal contract awards in this category reveal a range of research projects predominantly funded by agencies like the Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Defense. Typical contract values range from $20,000 to over $20 million, with performance periods spanning from several months to five years. Frequently awarded entities include research organizations such as RAND Corporation, Educational Testing Service, Mathematica Inc., and university-affiliated research centers. Many awards are structured as cost-plus-fixed-fee or firm-fixed-price contracts, with a significant portion not set aside for specific business types. Common places of performance include Washington, DC, and research institutions across the United States, with projects focusing on areas like education assessment, social policy research, and cultural resource management. Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS code demonstrate a diverse range of research solicitations. The Department of Education has posted multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities seeking technology development in education, while the Department of Health and Human Services has issued Requests for Information (RFIs) for research support in areas such as child care policy, home visiting programs, and early childhood education. Other opportunities include cultural resource inventories for the Department of the Interior, oral history support for the Department of Defense, and specialized research services for agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These opportunities typically seek small businesses or research organizations with expertise in social science methodologies, data analysis, and specialized research domains.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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W912P921D0003 | Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. | $41.5m | 10/19/20 | 10/21/25 | 8/21/24 | |
OPMTMA0101063 | Human Resources Research Organization (Humrro) | $10.0m | 10/1/04 | 9/30/07 | 9/24/01 | |
W912P819D0003 | Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc. | $7.5m | 1/28/19 | 8/6/24 | 1/10/24 | |
75FCMC20D0002 | Acumen LLC | $294.1m | 2/1/20 | 1/31/25 | 8/12/24 | |
HHSM500201000026I | Mathematica Inc. | $200.0m | 9/27/10 | 9/26/15 | 9/30/24 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order W912P921D0003-W912P924F0275 | Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. | $280.8k | 9/25/24 | 9/25/25 | 9/25/24 | |
Delivery Order OPMTMA0101063-OPMTO0205000091 | Human Resources Research Organization (Humrro) | $3.9k | 10/25/04 | 10/29/04 | 10/25/04 | |
Definitive Contract HQ000601C0001 | The Boeing Company | $0 | 12/22/00 | 12/31/15 | 6/18/24 | |
Delivery Order 75FCMC20D0002-75FCMC25FJ020 | Acumen LLC | $56.6m | 1/3/25 | 1/2/26 | 1/3/25 | |
Definitive Contract EDIES15C0046 | Research Triangle Institute | $8.7m | 9/25/15 | 9/23/25 | 2/10/25 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) - SAGE, RICE, WHEAT | IES-NCEE-WWC-2025 | Department of Education | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 5/13/24, 2:32 PM | |
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development - HT9425-23-S-SOC1 | HT9425-23-S-SOC1 | Defense Health Agency | Special Notice 1/1 | 7/27/23, 10:17 AM | |
Research, Measurement, Assessment, Design, and Analysis (RMADA) 3 IDIQ | 75FCMC25RJ018 | Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Solicitation 3/3 | 2/19/25, 11:44 AM | |
Research and Studies for the Office of Net Assessment | HQ0034-ONA-23-BAA-0001 | DOD Washington Headquarters Service | Solicitation 1/1 | 6/13/23, 6:06 PM | |
Historic Resource Study, NPS - ULSG | 140P6025Q0003 | Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region | Solicitation 2/2 | 1/17/25, 6:00 PM |
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