Focus Group Discussions (Qualitative Research)

The contract requires the execution of four qualitative focus group discussions across four Jordanian cities: Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, and Aqaba. The scope encompasses full end-to-end management of each session, including designing the discussion guide, recruiting suitable participants, moderating the sessions, audio recording all interactions, transcribing the content, and conducting a rigorous thematic analysis of the collected data. The work must be carried out in a manner that ensures cultural and linguistic appropriateness, with attention to ethical standards and data confidentiality. All deliverables must align with the qualitative research objectives set by the US Embassy Amman under the Department of State. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541910, which corresponds to other scientific and technical consulting services. It was posted on July 19, 2026, with a strict response deadline of August 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Performance is expected to occur primarily in Amman, though field activities will extend to the three additional cities. While no specific set-aside criteria or point of contact are provided, proposers must be prepared to demonstrate capacity in conducting sensitive qualitative research in Jordan, with experience in Arabic-language moderation and analysis, as well as a proven track record in managing logistics across diverse urban environments.