Sources sought, 8(a) set-aside
Administrative & Program, Strategic Communications, Events, Digital and Writing Support
49100425R0014
National Science Foundation, Div of Acq and Cooperative Support. Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.
Response deadline
September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT
Closed 375 days ago. Posted September 10, 2025, first published August 25, 2025. Scheduled to archive September 23, 2025.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) requires: I. Administrative & Program Support 1. Administrative Support Manages day-to-day operations, calendars, emails, and documentation. Supports travel, meetings, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Maintains databases, tracks metrics, and ensures document quality. 2. Metrics Analyst Tracks and analyzes engagement across platforms. Evaluates communication effectiveness and provides strategic insights.
Prepares performance reports and dashboards to inform decision-making. II. Strategic Communications 1. Strategic Communications Develops and refines communication strategies aligned with NSF goals. Supports integration of digital, multimedia, and written materials. Uses audience feedback to improve campaigns. III. Event Support 1. Events Coordinator Manages logistics for NSF meetings, conferences, and exhibits. Supports event design, execution, and vendor coordination.
Ensures compliance with accessibility standards; some travel required. 2. Event Planning & Management Plans and manages high-profile and quick-turnaround events. Coordinates venue logistics, signage, security, catering, etc. 3. Speaker & RSVP Management Recommends and manages event speakers. Handles invitation/RVSP platforms, speaker prep, and coordination. 4. Event Communication & Reports Provides surveys, reports, and weekly updates on event progress. IV.
Digital Services 1. Graphic Design & Animation Designs visuals, infographics, illustrations, and animations for various platforms. Ensures branding and accessibility compliance. 2. Web Design & Development Supports NSF.gov content updates, layout design, and CMS (Drupal) work. 3. Digital Asset Management Archives and manages multimedia assets; advises on copyright and permissions. V. Writing Support 1. Speechwriting Drafts speeches, testimonies, and leadership messaging.
2. Content Creation Writes blogs, articles, press releases, and summaries of scientific work. 3. Social Media Develops SEO-optimized and accessible social media content. 4. Scriptwriting Creates scripts for video/podcast content tailored to various audiences. 5. Editing & QA Edits all written content for style, grammar, plain language, and accessibility.
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
August 25, 2025
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Due September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 64a3e0b990894f8ab4ac1592e5c386b0
August 26, 2025
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Due September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice d56af4187a524f248c3530d76adea2e5
August 27, 2025
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Due September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice be6153e4db6e4f688e584f35d5bd7c06
September 2, 2025
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Due September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 5c6b3076d72d44208e1a58abff2e05e7
September 2, 2025
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Due September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice ead176e0261b45fc87490b7e48db3b31
September 5, 2025
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Due September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 10a8d0ce245a468e9cbaadb9b2d0e817
September 5, 2025
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Due September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 9d64248a8260448cbc0c0f6b2dd483e7
September 8, 2025
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Due September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice fd87522805064abab20a4585f04f2e4c
September 9, 2025
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Due September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 113cd8763440456ab488e5f1e71e3bf5
September 10, 2025
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Due September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 2b7e1d1de81f4c44a375359fdd895602
September 10, 2025
Sources sought
Due September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice eda7d93776074d9da6812e00b6331ab2
Points of contact
- CHARLES LOSSchloss@nsf.gov7032928873