### Company Overview & Leadership
Econometrica operates as a research and management company [2], providing leaders with the necessary information to effect positive change [2]. The firm works across diverse markets, including data analytics, healthcare, housing, communications, and energy [2] [16]. Econometrica demonstrates its commitment to security, quality, and best practices through multiple prestigious certifications, including CMMI Appraised and ISO 27001:2022, alongside adherence to international standards such as ISO 9001:2015 (Certificate GQ-2021029) and ISO 20000-1:2018 (Certificate GIT-2021027) [1].
The organization's leadership team guides strategic direction across key functional areas: * Cyrus Baghelai, President/CEO [6]. * Jean O’Connor, Health Director [6]. * Russ Davis, Finance Director [6]. * Dennis Stout, Housing Director [6]. * Dmitriy Goryachev, Director of the Data Analytics Group [6].
Econometrica's expertise is structured around specialized groups, technology capabilities, and comprehensive service domains. The firm specializes in key industry sectors, notably within the Health Group, focusing on health policy research, health services research, healthcare management, population health, and health economics [2] [7]. Concurrently, the Housing & Finance Group provides expertise in financial systems and administration, housing, and community development programs [2] [7].
Technology specializations center on advanced Data Analytics capabilities, including: * Data science and analytics, statistics, and economic analyses [7]. * Program compliance analyses, application development, and machine learning/AI [7].
The team is proficient in data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Amazon Quicksight, JavaScript, SAS, R, Python, and Excel [13]. Econometrica offers a full suite of Key Service Domains, including communications services (graphic design, website development, editorial expertise, and Section 508 compliance [7]) and qualitative research services: * Environmental Scans [15]. * Focus Groups [15]. * Survey Research [15]. * Text Mining and Analysis [15].
The workforce includes certified and experienced data scientists, computer programmers, economists, statisticians, and program evaluators [8], with staff members holding public trust and higher-level clearances [8].
### Federal Market & Contracts
The entity maintains a robust federal market position, leveraging numerous Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and agency-specific vehicles to deliver research, advanced analytics, and program implementation services [1]. Primary agency relationships span health, housing, and defense sectors, including major engagements with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and components of the Department of Defense (DOD) [1] [9]. The firm specializes in data science, economic analyses, program compliance analyses, and program evaluation, supporting both government and private-sector clients [3]. Key achievements include providing data scientist support services to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) for fraud, waste, and abuse detection [2], and developing a database tracking more than 300 funding opportunity programs related to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for HUD [8].
#### Contract Vehicles The firm holds positions on several key government-wide and agency-specific contracting vehicles, enabling the provision of consulting, technical assistance, and statistical services [1]: * Designated as a Small Business on the GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) vehicle, covering Administrative Management and General (NAICS 541611-SB) and All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Service (NAICS 541990-SB) funding lines [1]. * GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under Special Item Numbers (SINs) 541611 and 54151S [1]. * CMS Research, Measurement, Assessment, Design, and Analysis (RMADA) 2 IDIQ and the Measure & Instrument Development and Support (MIDS) IDIQ [1]. * Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Program Evaluation and Analysis BPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ICRA IDIQ – Immunization Consulting & Research Arm (ICRA) [1].
#### Identifiers & Codes (UEI/CAGE/NAICS/PSC/SIN) The entity operates with specific federal identifiers and classifications, designating its primary area of expertise and business status [1]: * UEI Code: EHJKHN7FE8D7; CAGE Code: 1PZY5 [1]. * Primary Small Business NAICS Code: 541611, Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services [1]. * Additional NAICS codes: 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) [1]. * GSA MAS includes a Subgroup for Program Evaluation Services under SIN 541611 [1].
#### Notable Programs The firm executes complex analytical and implementation projects across numerous federal departments, often involving statistical sampling, regulatory review, and program evaluation [9]: * Estimated and forecasted misclassification and erroneous payment rates for Family Day Care Homes under the Child and Adult Care Food Program for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) [9]. * Conducted economic analysis of wait times at U.S. ports of entry for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and regulatory review for surface transportation security rulemaking for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) [4]. * Provided the Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Office of Inspector General (OIG) with efficient sampling methodologies for three populations subject to compliance with the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act (IPERA) [9]. * Supports the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Payment Quality Assurance (PQA) Internal Audit Division by providing stratified random sampling, statistical modeling, and analysis services for programs including Schools and Libraries, Lifeline, and High Cost [9]. * Specific CMS projects include the Episode Payment Model (EPM) and Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) Payment Task Order, and the evaluation of the Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program [1].
#### Past Performance (CPARS) Federal clients have provided positive feedback regarding the firm's performance and quality of deliverables [3]: * A Contracting Officer’s Representative on a CMS project noted that the firm "is proactive in creating analysis and proposing solutions" [3]. * A Contract Specialist on an FNS project stated that the firm "provided high quality deliverables and progress updates," including creative solutions for displaying complex data [10].
#### Teaming & Partners (JV/CTA/Mentor‑Protégé) The firm frequently operates as a subcontractor to support large federal contracts, particularly within the Department of Defense and health sectors [9]: * Subcontractor to Cotton & Company, assisting the Navy’s OIG and the U.S. Transportation Command with developing sampling strategies and analyzing transactional data for expenditure audits [9]. * Subcontractor to Kearney & Company, developing a stratified random sampling strategy for the Marine Corps’ OIG audit of its Schedule of Budgetary Activities (SBA) [9]. * Subcontractor on the NIH Public Information & Communications Services III Contract (PICS III) [1]. * Subcontracting roles held on the VHA Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP) IDIQ and the VHA Integrated Healthcare Transformation 2.0 (IHT 2.0) IDIQ [1].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Econometrica maintains a robust quality management approach validated by multiple international standards and appraisals [1]. The organization holds CMMI Appraised status and maintains certifications across four distinct ISO standards, integrating security considerations into every project phase, from planning through design, development, testing, deployment, operation, and maintenance [2] [3]. The firm adheres to its Information Security Management System (ISMS) Policies, follows security best practices outlined in its Statement of Applicability (SOA) document, and monitors performance against information security objectives to ensure adherence to compliance requirements [4].
#### Quality Management (ISO/CMMI) The organization maintains the following quality and security certifications: * CMMI Appraised status under appraisal ID 62030 [2]. * ISO 9001:2015 certification (certificate GQ-2021029) [3]. * ISO 20000-1:2018 certification for IT service management (certificate GIT-2021027) [5]. * ISO