RECOVERY AWARD NOTICE

The contract awarded to Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. of Princeton, NJ, involves an evaluation study titled "Evaluation of the Impact of the ARRA Subsidy on COBRA Take-Up." This project, solicited through GSA eBuy as Request for Quotation DOL110RQ21006, was closed on August 9, 2010, with an award date of September 30, 2010. The total award amount is $3,499,443. The study falls under NAICS code 541611 and is associated with federal recovery efforts, as indicated by the RECOVERY AWARD NOTICE. The place of performance for the contract is Washington, DC, with the specific ZIP code 20210. Key points of contact include Stephanie M. Goe, the Contract Specialist, and Maria J. Pizarro, the Contracting Officer, both reachable via Department of Labor emails and phone numbers. This award notification complies with FAR Part 5.705 post-award public notification requirements and reflects efforts to assess the effectiveness of subsidies provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in relation to COBRA health insurance continuation coverage take-up rates.