Research on Small Business Topics Using Economic Data

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as applicable, and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 73351021R0008 is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Amenment 0001 is issued to attach all of the Questions and Answers regarding this solicitation. Amendment 0002 is issued to attach additional Questions and Answers regarding this solicitation. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06, effective 12 July 2021. This is a total small business set aside. The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The small business size standard is $22M. The Product Service Code is AZ11 Other Research and Development – Basic Research. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract; it does not restrict the Government’s ultimate approach; nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Advocacy intends to procure research on small business topics using economic data. Attachment 1 – Statement of Work. Attachment 2 - Terms and Conditions Attachment 3 - Instructions to Offerors