Team Science Curriculum Development

The National Science Foundation (NSF), Innovation and Technology Ecosystems (TIP/ITE) has a requirement to plan, develop, and facilitate a hands-on Innovation Curriculum, covering topics including human-centered design, communications, storytelling and pitching, and team science.  The NSF is proposing to enter into a contract on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 with Michigan State University (MSU).

The rationale supporting the use of FAR 6.302-1 is that MSU is already providing this support to TIP/ITE, having worked closely with the program office in the development of how the Innovation Curriculum is developed, formatted, and conveyed. Anticipated award date is July 22, 2022. 

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement via email to Ben Patterson at bpatters@nsf.gov no later than 5 pm EDT on July 1, 2022.  The capability statement may 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. June  17, 2022

           (3) Year. FY22

           (4) Contracting Office ZIP Code.  22314

           (5) Product or Service Code. AF34: Education, Training, Employment & Social SVCS R&D SVCS; Social SVCS R&D; R&D Administrative Expenses

           (6) Contracting Office Address. 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA  22314

           (7) Subject. Team Science Curriculum Development

           (8) Proposed Solicitation Number. 49100422Q0086

           (9) Closing Response Date. July 1, 2022

           (10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer.  Ben Patterson, bpatters@nsf.gov

           (11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number. TBD

           (12) Contract Award Dollar Amount. Anticipated contract amount: $740K

           (13) Line Item Number. N/A

           (14) Contract Award Date. Anticipated award date is 7/22/2022.

           (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