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Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC)

Awarded

7200AA18R00023Federal

Submission Closed07/09/2018, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The United States Agency for International Development issued Contract No. 7200AA18C00057 to establish the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC). The primary objective of this initiative is to support the Agency's scientific and research-based technical assistance needs by leveraging the expertise of the higher education community. Key activities under this contract include the creation of evidence-to-action policy briefs, the development of strategic research agendas, the coordination of expert panels and university-based researchers, and the delivery of sector-focused trainings and short-term technical assistance. RTAC is designed to function as a sister activity to the Long-term Assistance and SErvices for Research (LASER) program, coordinating with LASER to publish research products on a dedicated RTAC information-sharing platform. The contract was solicited as a firm-fixed-price award with a maximum ordering limitation of 24 million dollars, featuring a two-year base period and two one-year option periods. Managed under NAICS code 541690, the program utilizes a partner pool of technical experts and subcontractors to execute its diverse scope of work. Deliverables include annual workplans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and various technical publications and training modules. The operational framework includes a buy-in process for subcontractors to propose specific project scopes and budgets, ensuring the Agency can flexibly access specialized academic and research capabilities.

General Info

Agency

Agency For International Development → Usaid M/oaa

Contract Value

$26,737,960.68

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER

Award Issued Date

07/11/2018, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Amendment 01 – USAID RTAC RFP 7200AA18R00023

amendment

High

MBIO Project Scope to Request RTAC Buy-In

2 pages · sow

High

RTAC Buy-In Proposal Template

2 pages · other

High

RTAC Buy-In Statement of Work and Budget

5 pages · sow

High

RTAC Deliverables Chart for Known Tasks

sow

High

USAID RFP 7200AA18R00023 – Research Technical Assistance Center

rfp

High

USAID Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template

8 pages · subcontracting-plan-template

High

Budget Summary by Task

4 pages · budget-summary

Low

Past Performance Information (PPI) Form

1 page · past-performance

Low

RTAC Labor Rate Chart

2 pages · other

Low

RTAC Partner Pool Intent to Participate Form

1 page · other

Low

RTAC Partner Pool Proposed Members Template

4 pages · other

Low

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 30

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedFeb 16

The notice description changed.

AwardedJul 11

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/09/2018, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid M/oaa

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20004, USA

Organization / AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid M/oaa

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20004, USA

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Roderick D. WatsonContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Trenae BonnerContract Specialist

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Full Description

The United States Government represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing the Contract No. 7200AA18C00057 entitled, Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC). The purpose of the contract is to develop a Research Technical Assistance Center to support scientific and research-based technical assistance (TA) needs for the Agency by leveraging the technical and research expertise of the higher education community. Anticipated activities include: creation of evidence-to-action policy briefs, technical reports, strategic research agenda setting and research activity consultations, coordination of university-based researchers for expert panels or convenings, sector-focused trainings, and other short-term technical assistance (STTA) or related TA. Of note, this Contract will be a sister-activity to the Long-term Assistance and SErvices for Research (LASER), which will likely be a Cooperative Agreement focused on providing long-term TA and research support for the Agency. RTAC will be expected to coordinate with LASER as needed and be available to publish products from LASER work on a proposed RTAC information-sharing platform.