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NAICS Code· 541720

NAICS 541720: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities encompasses applied and foundational research aimed at understanding human behavior, societal structures, cultural dynamics, and policy impacts. This sector supports evidence-based policymaking through qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including survey design, ethnographic analysis, program evaluation, economic modeling, and behavioral experimentation.

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NAICS code 541720 covers Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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Digital Project Impact Evaluation ServicesThis subcontract for Digital Project Impact Evaluation Services involves providing research and development consultancy to prime contractors supporting British Council digital project pilots. The primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive impact evaluation of the CPF digital project pilot, utilizing specialized research methodologies to analyze project outcomes and measure them against established goals. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering a detailed evaluation report that assesses the overall impact and effectiveness of the digital initiative. This opportunity was posted on October 12, 2026, with a response deadline of October 30, 2026, falling under NAICS code 541720.
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CPF Digital Project Evaluation
Solicitation # UK1614
The British Council is soliciting proposals under solicitation number UK1614 for the CPF Digital Project Evaluation. The primary objective of this contract is to evaluate the impact of the CPF digital project pilot, with the work categorized as research and development consultancy services. The project is estimated to have a total value of 20,833 GBP excluding VAT, or 25,000 GBP including VAT. Performance will take place within the United Kingdom over a period of approximately four months and nine days, starting from November 7, 2026, and concluding on March 15, 2027. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the British Council MyProcurement portal by the deadline of October 30, 2026, at 10:00 am. The contract will be awarded to the supplier who achieves the highest evaluation score. For further inquiries or administration, the point of contact is Maria-Suzana Sidea.
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Research project: What more could pre-registration education and training of health and care professionals do to uphold professionalism, encourage positive working cultures and prevent future misconduct?
Solicitation # PSA 09/2026
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care is seeking research proposals for a project titled What more could pre-registration education and training of health and care professionals do to uphold professionalism, encourage positive working cultures and prevent future misconduct? This solicitation, identified as PSA 09/2026, aims to explore improvements in the educational foundations of health and care professionals to ensure higher standards of professional conduct and workplace culture. Interested parties must submit their queries by 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 8, with the final deadline for proposal submissions set for 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 14. The project is managed by the Professional Standards Authority based in London, United Kingdom, and further specific requirements are detailed within the Invitation to Tender.
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Research Methodology Development and Gap AnalysisThis subcontract for Historic England focuses on the creation of a repeatable research framework and the execution of analytical overlays to support prime contractors on heritage construction projects. The selected provider will design documented methodologies and analyze data to pinpoint at-risk qualifications, while performing detailed gap analyses to identify shortages across specific roles and geographical areas. To successfully execute the contract, the provider must possess professional research certification and utilize specialized data analysis software. The primary deliverables for this engagement are a Repeatable Methodology report and a comprehensive Gap Analysis report. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 6, 2026.
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US Space Economy Study
Solicitation # 1305M427Q0003
The Department of Commerce NOAA is soliciting quotations for the US Space Economy Study under RFQ 1305M427Q0003. This total small business set-aside, categorized under NAICS 541720, seeks a contractor to identify and justify a set of defined metrics to support recurring federal assessments of the US space economy's growth, health, competitiveness, resilience, and emerging challenges. The resulting firm fixed price contract will have a period of performance not to exceed 180 calendar days, with the place of acceptance located at the Office of Space Commerce in Washington, DC. The procurement follows a two-phase advisory down-select process conducted under RFO Part 12. Phase I requires the submission of domain knowledge and key personnel qualifications by 9:00 AM ET on October 16, 2026, and must not include pricing information. Qualified vendors will then be invited to Phase II to provide a technical approach, past performance references, a data management plan, and a detailed pricing matrix in Microsoft Excel. Award will be based on best value, where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Evaluation includes confidence ratings for primary factors and a go/no-go assessment for the data management plan.
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Request for Information (RFI) - Examining Outcomes of Diaper Distribution Programs for HHS/ACF/OPRE
Solicitation # REQT-OMAS-MS-2026-00178
The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify industry capabilities for a planned project titled Examining Outcomes of Diaper Distribution Programs. The objective is to evaluate the implementation and outcomes of the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot, specifically measuring changes in diaper need and other short- and intermediate-term outcomes for participating families and organizations after one year of services. The anticipated scope of work involves designing and conducting a pre-post outcomes study using quantitative and qualitative data collection, providing technical assistance to grant recipients, and producing a final report summarizing the findings. The planned contract is envisioned as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with a non-severable base service component of 36 months. Performance will occur at the contractor's location across multiple states and localities. Key requirements include strict adherence to data safeguarding standards for Personally Identifiable Information and Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with NIST SP 800-88, mandatory security training for all staff, and the potential requirement for a Certificate of Confidentiality from the National Institutes of Health. If artificial intelligence is utilized, the contractor must provide a compliance and risk management plan to prevent unlawful discrimination and ensure civil rights protections. Interested respondents must provide a corporate overview, experience examples, and questionnaire responses by October 19, 2026.
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EGB FY27 RFI 2027000013 SLDS (REQ 13874079)
Solicitation # 2027000013
Solicitation 2027000013 is a Request for Information issued by the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology for market research purposes. The state is seeking to identify qualified vendors for potential analytic partnerships to analyze educational programs and career pathways. This work will utilize the COdata Ecosystem, which integrates data regarding K12 and Higher Education enrollment, CTE enrollment, state-funded workforce training, and employment information such as quarterly wages and industry codes. As this is a pre-solicitation RFI, it is not a formal solicitation, and no award will result directly from the responses. The state is requesting information on vendor approaches, staffing, project management frameworks, and familiarity with technology stacks including Snowflake, R, Python, and STATA. Interested respondents must submit their information, including prior work examples and customer references, by October 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. All responses are considered confidential until a subsequent award is made or the state decides not to pursue the solicitation, subject to the Colorado Open Records Act. Michael Whalen serves as the primary procurement point of contact.
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Procurement of services of Integrated Review and Assessment of Youth Mental Health Needs and Youth Centre Response Capacity in Selected PFRU Target Oblasts
Solicitation # PFRU2-2025-794
Chemonics Group UK Limited is seeking proposals for the procurement of services to conduct an Integrated Review and Assessment of Youth Mental Health Needs and Youth Centre Response Capacity within selected target oblasts. This initiative is part of the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2, a multi-donor programme managed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in cooperation with the Government of Ukraine. The project is exempt from taxes, duties, and VAT. Interested parties must submit signed technical and commercial proposals, registration documents, and completed declarations to pfruprocurement@chemonics.com by October 30, 2026, at 15:00 Kyiv time. All submissions and inquiries must reference solicitation number PFRU2-2025-794 in the subject line. The deadline for submitting clarifying questions regarding the tender terms is October 16, 2026, at 17:00 Kyiv time.
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NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
Solicitation # O-NIJ-2026-172796
The National Institute of Justice is seeking proposals for the FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety solicitation, numbered O-NIJ-2026-172796. This initiative focuses on funding rigorous research and evaluation projects to address critical gaps in K-12 safety, specifically regarding the operation and deployment of anonymous threat reporting systems and school threat assessment and intervention teams. The goal is to conduct impact and process evaluations of activities supported by the STOP School Violence Act or similar programs to develop practical, data-driven recommendations for school safety. Interested applicants must submit their responses by November 23, 2026. Proposals should demonstrate a collaborative approach with educators and community stakeholders and must include detailed plans for measuring complex factors and addressing data limitations. Additionally, applicants are required to provide letters of support that confirm access to necessary secondary data and explain the methodology for matching datasets to support the proposed analyses.
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NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Justice System Responses to Illegal Immigration
Solicitation # O-NIJ-2026-172800
The National Institute of Justice, under the Department of Justice, is seeking proposals for the FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Justice System Responses to Illegal Immigration, solicitation number O-NIJ-2026-172800. This initiative funds rigorous, applied research and evaluations focused on how state, local, and tribal adult criminal justice systems manage challenges related to illegal immigration and crimes committed by undocumented individuals. Key areas of interest include law enforcement apprehension, court operations, detention, fraud investigation, and the combatting of gang activity, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. The primary objective is to identify and evaluate innovative local strategies and models of cooperation between various levels of government to develop data-driven solutions. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 16, 2026. Proposals may examine single or multiple jurisdictions to provide insights that can be scaled or adapted to strengthen justice system responses nationwide.
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NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime
Solicitation # O-NIJ-2026-172802
The National Institute of Justice, under the Department of Justice, has issued solicitation O-NIJ-2026-172802 for the FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime. This funding opportunity seeks to support foundational research aimed at addressing the limited empirical evidence regarding the relationship between gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violent behavior. The agency is specifically interested in retrospective, secondary data analyses that can uncover underlying causal mechanisms and provide a clearer understanding of this complex issue. Proposed research may focus on several key areas, including the prevalence rates of violent crime within this population, post-conviction analyses of incarcerated individuals, and the impact of comorbidities such as mental health or substance use disorders. Additionally, the NIJ is interested in studies exploring the victim-offender overlap and other contextual factors. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 23, 2026.
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