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Prepare Summary Report from analysis of 2012 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts

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The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) plans to issue a sole source commercial purchase order under simplified acquisition procedures to Silber & Associates, who have been working with the NEA on analyzing and presenting results from the 2012 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA). Silber & Associates will conduct a thorough review of the 2012 SPPA questionnaire alongside previous versions to prepare a comprehensive summary report. This report will analyze the survey’s findings, identify strengths and weaknesses in the questionnaire and methodology, and include lessons learned to inform future survey designs. A particular focus will be on understanding the increase in non-response rates from 15% in 2008 to 25% in 2012 by evaluating modifications made between these years, as well as addressing technical issues encountered during data analysis. The final deliverable will be approximately 30 pages in length, including a two-page executive summary, detailed sections on each questionnaire module, with an extended discussion for a newly introduced module, and a critical but constructive evaluation of the survey instrument. This notice serves solely to inform and is not a solicitation or a request for competitive bids; the government retains discretion on whether to seek competition based on responses received. The contract falls under NAICS code 541720, with a small business size standard of $19 million. The place of performance is Washington, DC, and the point of contact for this action is Latonca Harris. The procurement aims to leverage Silber & Associates' existing expertise and knowledge of the SPPA to ensure a meaningful evaluation of the 2012 survey and support improvements in future public participation surveys conducted by the NEA.

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NEA contracts Silber & Associates to review 2012 SPPA survey, analyze non-response increase, and improve methodology.

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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National Endowment for the Arts 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20506, USA

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PostedSep 24

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Latonca Harris

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Full Description

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) intends to issue a sole source commercial item purchase order, using FAR Part 13.105(b) Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(2), with only one responsible source that will satisfy the agency's requirement with Silber & Associates, that is currently working with the NEA to analyze and present results from the 2012 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA) and currently developing the data file and user documentation for the SPPA. Silber & Associates shall review the survey questionnaire in its entirety, alongside prior-year versions to prepare a summary report based on the results of the analysis of the 2012 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts. Also, prepare a report that analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the 2012 SPPA questionnaire and methodology, as well as "lessons learned". Based on Silber & Associates most recent work, knowledge and experience with the SPPA Survey, the report shall provide an analysis of factors that may have led to a higher non-response rate in 2012 (25%) versus in 2008 (15%) and evaluate the changes in 2008 to 2012. They shall report on technical issues and questions that have arisen during the analysis of the findings. The report will be 30 pages in length and consist of a 2 page executive summary, 3-4 pages addressing each module of the questionnaire. The section addressing the second core module -a new module to the SPPA will be slightly longer. Also, included is the "lessons learned" from their work on the SPPA and any implications for future survey design. The critique of the 2012 questionnaire shall be meaningful and productive. This notice is for informational purposes only. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals nor will a formal solicitation be issued. A determination by the Federal Government not to compete with this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The NAICS code is 541720 and small business size standards in millions of dollars are $19.0.