Administrative & Program, Strategic Communications, Events, Digital and Writing Support

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted Aug 25, 2025

Solicitation number: 49100425R0014
Agency: Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support National Science Foundation
Responses due: Sep 8, 2025, 10:00 AM ET
Set-aside: Competitive 8(a)

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC: R699 Support- Administrative: Other
Place of performance: Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States
Points of contact: Charles Loss chloss@nsf.gov (703) 292-8873

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Sep 10, 2025.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Sep 10, 2025

The National Science Foundation's Office of Legislative and Public Affairs is seeking comprehensive administrative, communications, event, digital, and writing support services through this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement covers six primary service areas: administrative and program support (including daily operations management and metrics analysis), strategic communications development, event coordination and management, digital services (graphic design, web development, and digital asset management), and professional writing support including speechwriting and content creation. Contractors must demonstrate extensive experience in science-focused communications, with most roles requiring 5-8 years of professional experience and proficiency in translating complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences. The statement of work emphasizes compliance with federal communication standards including the Plain Writing Act and Section 508 accessibility requirements. The original response deadline was September 8, 2025, though vendor interest lists continue to be updated through September 10, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, targeting small disadvantaged businesses and other socioeconomic subcategories including Woman-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and HubZone entities. The procurement has generated significant market interest, with vendor lists showing growth from 127 interested companies on September 8 to 196 vendors by September 10, 2025, each identified by their CAGE codes and Unique Entity Identifiers. The solicitation number is 49100425R0014, and it falls under NAICS code 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. No specific contract value, incumbent information, or performance timeline details are provided in the available documentation. Vendors have been given the option to be publicly listed on SAM.gov or opt out of public release through the Small Business Matrix submission process.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest · Sep 10, 2025

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) requires:

I. Administrative & Program Support

1. Administrative Support

Manages day-to-day operations, calendars, emails, and documentation.
Supports travel, meetings, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Maintains databases, tracks metrics, and ensures document quality.

2. Metrics Analyst

Tracks and analyzes engagement across platforms.
Evaluates communication effectiveness and provides strategic insights.
Prepares performance reports and dashboards to inform decision-making.

II. Strategic Communications

1. Strategic Communications

Develops and refines communication strategies aligned with NSF goals.
Supports integration of digital, multimedia, and written materials.
Uses audience feedback to improve campaigns.

III. Event Support

1. Events Coordinator

Manages logistics for NSF meetings, conferences, and exhibits.
Supports event design, execution, and vendor coordination.
Ensures compliance with accessibility standards; some travel required.

2. Event Planning & Management

Plans and manages high-profile and quick-turnaround events.
Coordinates venue logistics, signage, security, catering, etc.

3. Speaker & RSVP Management

Recommends and manages event speakers.
Handles invitation/RVSP platforms, speaker prep, and coordination.

4. Event Communication & Reports

Provides surveys, reports, and weekly updates on event progress.

IV. Digital Services

1. Graphic Design & Animation

Designs visuals, infographics, illustrations, and animations for various platforms.
Ensures branding and accessibility compliance.

2. Web Design & Development

Supports NSF.gov content updates, layout design, and CMS (Drupal) work.

3. Digital Asset Management

Archives and manages multimedia assets; advises on copyright and permissions.

V. Writing Support

1. Speechwriting

Drafts speeches, testimonies, and leadership messaging.

2. Content Creation

Writes blogs, articles, press releases, and summaries of scientific work.

3. Social Media

Develops SEO-optimized and accessible social media content.

4. Scriptwriting

Creates scripts for video/podcast content tailored to various audiences.

5. Editing & QA

Edits all written content for style, grammar, plain language, and accessibility.

Update #1 · Aug 25, 2025