WESTAT, INC.

Westat, Inc. specializes in applied research, program evaluation, and management consulting services for federal agencies, with deep expertise in social science research, data analysis, and evidence-based policy assessment. The firm designs and implements complex evaluation frameworks for public health, education, transportation, and environmental programs, leveraging quantitative and qualitative methodologies to measure outcomes, inform decision-making, and improve program effectiveness. Technical capabilities include survey design, longitudinal data collection, statistical modeling, database development, and mixed-methods analysis, often supporting large-scale federal initiatives such as maternal health transformation, tribal education equity, and driver safety interventions. Westat integrates advanced computing infrastructure and data hosting solutions to manage sensitive datasets, ensuring rigorous analytical integrity and compliance with federal data governance standards. The contractor maintains a dominant presence with the Department of Health and Human Services, delivering evaluation and management services for health initiatives including maternal health models, pediatric clinical trials, and hepatitis C research in pregnancy. Additional key relationships include the Department of Education, National Science Foundation, and Department of Transportation, where work centers on program assessment, STEM education evaluation, and physics-based simulation research. Westat’s engagement pattern reflects long-term, mission-critical partnerships built on trust and technical rigor. Westat’s primary focus lies in administrative management consulting (541611), social science research (541720), and physical sciences R&D (541715), positioning it as a leader in federal program evaluation and policy research. The firm bridges scientific inquiry with operational implementation, serving agencies that require robust, transparent, and replicable assessments of public programs. Its work spans health equity, education outcomes, transportation safety, and environmental compliance, establishing a niche in evidence-driven public sector innovation. Westat, Inc. is a Maryland-based professional services firm operating as a non-certified entity under the 8H structure. With no formal government certifications, its market position rests on decades of sustained performance, technical credibility, and institutional knowledge within the federal research and evaluation ecosystem.