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The contract involves issuing a new agreement to the University of Michigan’s Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) to support the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) clearinghouse mission. This contract establishes ICPSR as the single point of entry, platform, and process for requesting access to restricted-use microdata, enhancing efficiency and centralizing data access for researchers. The scope of the contract centers on facilitating controlled distribution and management of sensitive research data. This contract was posted under solicitation number NSF21-1 on October 8, 2020, and falls under the NAICS code 541, which corresponds to professional, scientific, and technical services. The contracting office is the Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support at the National Science Foundation, located in Alexandria, Virginia. The contract reflects a strategic decision to maintain a focused and streamlined process for microdata access through a trusted academic consortium, ensuring compliance with data protection standards and supporting NSF’s mission to advance scientific research.

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Contract awards ICPSR as sole access point for restricted-use microdata, supporting NSF research.

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National Science Foundation → Division Of Acq And Cooperative SupportView Agency

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541

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

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NONE

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NCSES+Single+Portal+JOFOC.FE.pdf

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PostedOct 8

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AgencyNational Science Foundation → Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

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OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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National Science Foundation → Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support

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Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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This action is to issue a new contract to the University of Michigan's Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) to support NSF's clearinghouse mission by providing a single point of entry, platform, and process for requesting access to restricted-use microdata.

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