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Establishing a Roster of Pre-Qualified Research Entities for SMD

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DCSC-26-RFPQ-1Federal

Submission Closed09/30/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # WP238

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Human Factors Risk Analysis of Shove Movements

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AI Contract Overview

The District of Columbia Courts, through the Strategic Management Division's Grants Management Program, is issuing Request for Pre-Qualification DCSC-26-RFPQ-1 to establish a roster of pre-qualified research entities. This solicitation is not for a direct award but serves to identify qualified organizations and single principal investigators capable of performing grant-funded research, such as projects focused on juvenile justice. Selected entities will receive pre-qualification letters valid for two years, with a possible one-year extension, and will be eligible to compete for specific research opportunities as they arise. The submission deadline for Statements of Qualifications is September 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, and submissions must be sent via email in PDF format. To be selected, offerors must achieve a score greater than 75 points based on a 100-point evaluation focusing on past performance, customer service, organizational capacity, and operational readiness. Key personnel are required to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant social science and demonstrate expertise in applied mixed methods of research, human subjects protections, and IRB protocols. Required documentation includes a brief company history, District of Columbia business licensing, and certifications regarding eligibility, tax compliance, and a drug-free workplace. The process emphasizes high-grade workmanship and adherence to OSHA and federal grant reporting standards.

General Info

DC Courts seeking pre-qualified research entities for grant-funded projects by September 30, 2026.

Agency

District Of Columbia Courts

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20001, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DCSC-26-RFPQ-1 Amendment No. 1

4 pages · amendment

High

DCSC-26-RFPQ-1 Amendment No. 2

amendment

High

DCSC-26-RFPQ-1 Request for Pre-Qualification

66 pages · rfpq

High

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 21

special-notice

Deadline changedSep 9

Response deadline changed from Sep 18, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026.

Notice updatedSep 23

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineSep 30

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/30/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDistrict Of Columbia Courts

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Organization / AgencyDistrict Of Columbia Courts

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Ahmad Stanekzai

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Full Description

The District of Columbia Courts (“Courts” or “DCC”) on behalf of the Strategic Management Division, Grants Management Program (“SMD) is issuing this Request for Pre-Qualification (“RFPQ”) to solicit Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from those entities (“Offerors”) interested in performing grant funded research opportunities as specified in Section C (Description/Specifications/Work Statement).

SMD seeks to establish a roster of pre-qualified research entities interested in and available to engage in grant-funded research opportunities. All grant funded research opportunities will be competed and awarded accordingly.

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