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The National Science Foundation (NSF), National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) has a requirement to collect detailed statistical information from the federal government on the y... The National Science Foundation (NSF), National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) has a requirement to collect detailed statistical information from the federal government on the yearly legislated budget authority to fund research and development (R&D) and as classified according to the Office of Management and Budget’s budget function categories. The NSF is proposing to enter into a contract on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 1200 New York Ave, NW Washington, DC 20005 The rationale supporting the use of FAR 6.302-1 is that AAAS already provides detailed information pertaining to R&D budget authority and has over 30 years of experience through their R&D Budget and Policy Program. There is no other known source that provides the required information. Anticipated award date is May 2, 2022. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation via email to Bethany Stutler at bstutler@nsf.gov no later than 10 am EDT on April 4, 2022. The capability statement, proposal or quotation will be considered by the agency. In accordance with FAR 5.207, the following information is provided for the synopsis: (1) Action Code. Special Notice (2) Date. March 21, 2022 (3) Year. FY22 (4) Contracting Office ZIP Code. 22314 (5) Product or Service Code. B599: Special Studies/Analysis-Other (6) Contracting Office Address. 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 (7) Subject. R&D Budget Function (8) Proposed Solicitation Number. TBD (9) Closing Response Date. April 4, 2022 (10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer. Bethany Stutler, bstutler@nsf.gov (11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number. TBD (12) Contract Award Dollar Amount. Anticipated contract amount: $250K (13) Line Item Number. N/A (14) Contract Award Date. Anticipated award date is 5/2/2022. (15) Contractor. AAAS. (16) Description. Collect detailed statistical information from the federal government on the yearly legislated budget authority to fund research and development (R&D) (17) Place of Contract Performance. Alexandria, VA 22314 (18) Set-aside Status. N/A