B -- Follow-on to Pilot Study

The Federal Trade Commission plans to negotiate a sole source contract with the University of Missouri’s Center for Business and Industrial Studies to conduct a follow-on study to an initial pilot project evaluating the accuracy of credit reports, as mandated by Section 319 of the FACT Act. This subsequent phase will expand the original study by increasing the participant group size and will utilize the data collected during the initial study to further assess credit report accuracy. The contract, identified by solicitation number Reference-Number-29-71132, is categorized under NAICS code 611310, indicating a focus on educational services. The point of contact for this procurement is Helen M. Curlee from the FTC. The study aims to build on prior findings to provide more comprehensive insights into credit report accuracy, supporting ongoing federal efforts to ensure consumer protection and data integrity within the credit reporting system.