Support- Professional: Operations Research/Quantitative Analysis

Code R405
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PSC Code R405-P, categorized as "Support- Professional: Operations Research/Quantitative Analysis," encompasses professional services focused on advanced analytical research, quantitative modeling, and strategic analysis across various government domains. These services typically involve complex data analysis, predictive modeling, research design, statistical evaluation, and strategic decision support for federal agencies. The work requires deep expertise in research methodologies, mathematical modeling, and interpreting complex datasets to inform policy, operational, and strategic initiatives.

The federal contract awards demonstrate a diverse range of applications for operations research and quantitative analysis services. Notable awards include contracts with values ranging from approximately $11,000 to $71.3 million, with most awards between $25,000 and $5 million. Frequently awarded entities include research organizations like RTI International, universities such as the University of Illinois, and consulting firms like Gartner and Dornbusch Associates. Funding agencies span multiple departments, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, Department of State, and NASA. Most awards utilize firm fixed-price contracts, with performance periods typically ranging from several months to five years. Set-asides include small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small business categories.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category reveal requirements for sophisticated analytical services across government agencies. Opportunities include researching trade agreement impacts for the U.S. International Trade Commission, conducting workforce planning assessments for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, developing biometric identity research methodologies for the Department of Homeland Security, and performing national opinion polling services for the U.S. Department of State. The opportunities span diverse analytical needs, from economic modeling and strategic planning to survey research and technical analysis, with performance locations primarily in Washington, D.C. and other major metropolitan areas across the United States.

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