Race & Ethnicity Implementation Support

The contract supports the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics in transitioning to the new Office of Management and Budget standards for race and ethnicity data collection and reporting. This effort is critical to aligning federal data practices with updated federal guidelines, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and inclusivity in statistical outputs across government agencies. The work will involve technical implementation, system updates, policy alignment, and stakeholder coordination to enable NCSES to accurately capture, process, and disseminate race and ethnicity data in compliance with the revised OMB standards during the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The scope includes providing specialized expertise to modify data collection tools, survey instruments, internal databases, and reporting frameworks to reflect the new categorizations and guidance. It also entails training staff, developing documentation, and supporting quality assurance processes to ensure seamless adoption across NCSES programs. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541690, indicating it is for other scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed under the Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences. There is no set-aside designation specified, and performance is expected to be conducted remotely or as needed to support federal operations without a designated physical place of performance.