Closed Solicitation · SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is issuing a sole-source justification for a contract focused on Innovative Program Experimentation and Research, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The anticipated award date for this contract is September 27, 2024, and it will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement. The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is 73351024R0013, with a total estimated cost of $95,121.25 for a base period of 12 months, two optional 12-month periods, and a potential 6-month extension. This acquisition is
1. This sole source justification is prepared in accordance with Federal Acquistion Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), by the Small Business Administration, Office of Financial Operations & Acquistion Management (OCFO), Acquistion Operations Division in conjuction with the Office of Investment and Innovation (OII). 2. The anticipated award date is 27 Sept 2024 as a Firm Fixed Price. 3. Request for Proposal (RFP) #: 73351024R0013 4. Period of Performance will be one 12-month base period, two 12-month option periods and an optional 6-month extension. 5. Total requirement, with options, is estimated to cost $95,121.25. 6. This acquisition is restricted to the following vendor/contractor: Company: Innovation Growth Lab (IGL) dba Nesta UEI: WTW2W8KJKKD8 7. NAICS: 813219 - Other Grantmaking and Giving Services 8. PSC: R499 - Support - Professional: Other 9. This requirement, Innovative Program Experimentation and Research, consist of: Assisting IIED with the development and implementation of real-time evaluation efforts (program experiments) done through randomized controlled trials, the real-time evaluation efforts will be focused on IIED policies and programs, mainly GAFC and the RIC Initiative; Reporting to IIED the outcomes from the real-time evaluation efforts done through randomized controlled trials and provide recommendations for program improvements; Disseminating outcomes to a network of subject matter experts for review, validation (or disagreement), and adaptation; and Providing access to a growing community of researchers that design and run these specific types of experiments to generate evidence related to specific policies and programs. 9. Market Research was conducted via GSA e-library utilizing key word searches and via SAM.gov, as well as via communication with other federal agencies, including the Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration, and SBAs Office of Strategic Management and Enterprise Integrity, which led to the determination that IGL is uniquely qualified for this work. Although many vendors were identified, it was determined that none were found specific to real-time, hands-on experimentation, encompassing economic policy, development, and research in one, with global networking capabilities. 10. Please see attachment for additional information. Contracting Officer: Tracie J. Gutierrez, email tracie.gutierrez@sba.gov Contracting Specialist: E. Elaine Connor, email esther.connor@sba.gov
SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAM EXPERIMENTATION AND RESEARCH USING SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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