PhD-Level Demographic Research & Statistical Analysis Services

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is seeking a single firm-fixed-price purchase order for PhD-level demographic research and statistical analysis services. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 518210 aims to support the Division of Program Statistics in correcting racial misclassification in vital statistics and producing critical demographic reports, such as Trends in Indian Health and Life Expectancy, for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The period of performance consists of a one-year base period from October 2026 to October 2027, followed by four optional one-year extensions and a potential six-month service extension through April 2032. The scope of work requires the contractor to utilize SAS and R code to produce verifiable datasets and reports, adhering to HIPAA regulations and government publication standards. Key requirements include the provision of a qualified Lead Demographer and a commitment to four one-week annual trips to IHS Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. Award decisions will be based on a best-value tradeoff approach, where technical factors—including the proposed methodology for racial-misclassification adjustment and corporate experience—are weighted more heavily than price. Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan with strict acceptable quality levels for accuracy, timeliness, and reproducibility.