What types of agencies buy Social Science services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Social Science services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Social Science contracts through their own procurement portals.

How do I find Social Science contracts with SamSearch?

Use SamSearch to browse pre-classified opportunities in one place, with AI-powered filtering by agency, set-aside, and deadline.

Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Social Science?

Yes. Many Social Science contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are Social Science government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Social Science can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Social Science Government Contracts

15 government contract opportunities classified as Social Science, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

5 federal9 SLED1 forecastsUpdated daily

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5 federal contract opportunities classified as Social Science.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

SBES DATA DISCOVERY AND INTEROPERABILITY AWARDS

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The Department of Commerce intends to award a sole-source contract to the University of Colorado Boulder for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Science Data Discovery and Interoperability Awards. This contract requires an existing SBES framework for administering subcontracts aimed at enhancing data discoverability and i…

Posted Jul 9, 2026Due Jul 16, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541720Sol: REQUIREMENTS-26-2413

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

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The United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences is seeking white papers for various topics related to personnel assessment and development. Submissions are due at various times through 2026. This opportunity focuses on enhancing Army officer selection and technological fluency assessmen…

Posted Jul 7, 2026Due May 1, 2028SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: W911NF-23-S-0010

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Archived

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The Department of Energy is seeking feedback from contractors for the U.S. Energy and Employment Report through a Sources Sought Notice. This opportunity aims to gauge the capabilities of small and other businesses to meet the requirements outlined. Responses will inform the development of a future Request for Quote (R…

Posted Mar 25, 2026Due Apr 7, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541720Sol: 89303026NOP000005

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

R499--HEALTHVIEWS HEALTH OF VIETNAM ERA WOMEN STUDY

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from contractors for the Health VIEWS Follow-Up Survey related to the Vietnam Women's Health Study. This Sources Sought Announcement is for service providers experienced in large-scale survey research, particularly with the Veteran population. Interested parties…

Posted Mar 23, 2026Due Mar 27, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541720Sol: 36C26126Q0514

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

METHODOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR GENERALIZABLE INSIGHTS INTO COMPLEX SYSTEMS (MAGICS)

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The Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for the METHODOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR GENERALIZABLE INSIGHTS INTO COMPLEX SYSTEMS (MAGICS) initiative. This project aims to enhance understanding of complex, dynamic systems through improved statistical methods and m…

Posted Apr 8, 2025Due Jul 10, 2025SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-EA-25-02-05

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