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Academic Research & Principal Investigation (PI)

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Response Deadline09/18/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for Academic Research and Principal Investigation services to support prime contractors on grant-funded projects for the District of Columbia Courts. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting high-level scholarly research, which includes designing research questions, drafting IRB protocols, and managing ethical protections for human subjects and vulnerable populations. The final deliverables must consist of academic books, law review articles, or peer-reviewed scientific journal articles. Qualified candidates must possess a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree in Sociology, Public Policy, Criminology, or Criminal Justice. The work is performed in Washington, DC, under NAICS code 541720. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 18, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for PhD-level academic research and publications for DC Courts by September 18, 2026.

Agency

District Of Columbia CourtsView Agency

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20001, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DCSC-26-RFPQ-1.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Establishing a Roster of Pre-Qualified Research Entities for SMD

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PostedAug 21

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Response DeadlineSep 18

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AgencyDistrict Of Columbia Courts

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Performs high-level scholarly research for prime contractors on District of Columbia Courts (DCC) grant-funded projects. Designs research questions, drafts IRB protocols, and manages ethical considerations for vulnerable populations and human subjects protections. Requires a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Public Policy. Delivers peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, law review articles, or academic books.

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