Qualtrics FedRAMP Survey Services, including Sampling and Remuneration Services
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Engineering Laboratory (EL) is soliciting proposals for Qualtrics FedRAMP Survey Services, including Sampling and Remuneration Services. This is an unrestricted opportunity for a hybrid Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Material (T&M) purchase order. Quotes are due by February 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Purpose & Scope
NIST EL requires a contractor to provide comprehensive survey services utilizing Qualtrics FedRAMP software. The scope includes providing survey respondent and survey frame services, managing incentives, and verifying remuneration for participants. The contractor will be responsible for delivering quality responses in .CSV format, performing remuneration for up to 100 survey instruments, and participating in monthly status meetings with corresponding reports. Remuneration for participants is capped at $12,000 for the base period and $5,000 for each optional task, with individual gift card values ranging from $5-$30. Contracted online panels are desired.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Hybrid Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Material (T&M) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027), followed by two 12-month option periods, for a total potential duration of 36 months.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 541910 – Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling, with a small business size standard of $22.5 Million.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
- Quotes Due: February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov.
- Quote Format: Submissions must consist of two volumes:
- Technical Quote: Must not contain pricing, detailing technical approach, resources, and demonstrated prior experience (within the last three years).
- Price Quote: Must include pricing information and a statement regarding acceptance or exceptions to terms and conditions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on two factors: Technical Capability (more important) and Price. Technical capability will assess the proposed approach, understanding of the Statement of Work, key personnel, and prior experience. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of solicitation close.