National Science Foundation, Broad Agency Announcement for National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics

The National Science Foundation seeks to award multiple contracts through a Broad Agency Announcement to conduct methodological research projects supporting the strategic objectives of the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. Projects of interest include survey design, data visualization, and developing strategies for studying sexual harassment. Concept papers are due within 45 days and proposals will be evaluated using a two-phase review process. Key dates include a March 20 deadline for questions to the contracting officer.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. Research areas include longitudinal and split questionnaire survey design, visualizing research networks, and strategies for studying sexual harassment. Awards between $50,000 to $500,000 will be made for one to two year projects. The solicitation encourages proposals from universities and other institutions of higher education that involve collaboration with NCSES staff and include plans for co-authoring publications. The place of performance will be at the contractor's site.