NSF-ATE Grant External Evaluator

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee, OK is seeking an external evaluator for a National Science Foundation-Advanced Technological Education (NSF-ATE) Small Projects New to ATE grant. The primary objective is to secure a professional who will collect data, assess project progress, and provide comprehensive feedback on grant outcomes. The evaluator will be required to participate in quarterly Project Performance Team meetings and work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PI to track progress using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2019, with proposals due by July 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM CDT. The initial contract period will run from the date of award through December 31, 2020, with potential annual renewals for up to four additional one-year periods contingent upon mutual agreement. Key deliverables include identifying areas of concern, assessing efforts to address those concerns, and helping to institutionalize successful program aspects. Interested parties must complete three prerequisites: review and certify agreement to attached terms and conditions, download and complete a Non-collusion Certificate, and download and complete a Certificate of Compliance.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The primary contact for the procurement is Joe Teel, who can be reached at joe.teel@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-8403. Payment terms are structured as 0% 30, with a Net 30 policy. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is for an external evaluation service related to an NSF-ATE grant. The scope suggests a professional services contract that would require expertise in grant evaluation, data collection, and educational program assessment. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The evaluation will be critical in helping OSUIT track and demonstrate the effectiveness of their NSF-ATE grant program, with a focus on comprehensive performance assessment and strategic improvement.