Program Development and Evaluation Program Services

The government authority located in Washington, DC is seeking program development and evaluation program services to promote research integrity and prevent research misconduct. The agency needs to foster innovative programs and tools that protect whistleblowers, respondents, and other vulnerable researchers while modernizing research integrity and reducing unnecessary administrative burden. Additionally, the project aims to enable the proper handling of research misconduct allegations through evidence-based empirical research. The scope of work requires the development of educational resources and assessments to identify the risk of misconduct or detrimental research practices. Bidders must design, develop, and test artificial intelligence-enabled tools leveraging machine learning or natural language processing to identify early indicators of research misconduct or risky research practices at the individual, team, or institutional level. The agency requires these artificial intelligence systems to ensure ethical use and transparency. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations only. The agency allows the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit responses digitally via email or online, and the agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget. The agency will hold a pre-bid technical assistance webinar on July 13, 2026. The source does not specify further evaluation criteria or additional key dates.