Closed Solicitation · NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

    ADMINISTRATIVE & PROGRAM, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, EVENTS, DIGITAL AND WRITING SUPPORT

    NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
    Sol. 49100425R0014Sources SoughtSet-aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)ALEXANDRIA, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Sep 8, 2025
    POSTED
    Sep 10, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541611
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    R699
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The National Science Foundation seeks administrative and program support, strategic communications, event coordination, digital services, and writing support. This opportunity is a Sources Sought notice aimed at identifying potential vendors capable of fulfilling these diverse requirements, including managing logistics, developing communication strategies, and creating digital content.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    49100425R0014
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Set-Aside
    8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
    Posted Date
    September 10, 2025
    Response Deadline
    September 8, 2025
    NAICS Code
    541611AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    R699
    Primary Contact
    CHARLES LOSS
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    22314
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    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.

    Key dates

    1. September 10, 2025Posted Date
    2. September 8, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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