Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment

The contract seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of employment, child care, and family support programs through rigorous experimental or quasi-experimental research designs. The goal is to generate credible evidence on program impacts, informing policy decisions and improving outcomes for low-income families and vulnerable populations. The work will require robust methodology to isolate causal effects, including the use of control groups, longitudinal data analysis, and statistical techniques that account for selection bias and other confounding factors. The evaluation must align with standards set by the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring findings are actionable and relevant to federal program administration. Subcontractors are expected to deliver high-quality, timely reports that communicate both quantitative results and qualitative insights, with emphasis on scalability and replicability. The opportunity is open for subcontracting under NAICS code 541611, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026, and no set-aside provisions specified. All work is intended to support federal efforts to enhance economic mobility and family well-being through evidence-based program improvement.