QuanTech is a specialized statistical analysis and survey research firm headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, providing comprehensive data collection and analysis services primarily for federal agencies [1]. Under the leadership of Dr. David Cox, President and Applied Statistics Group Manager, and Dr. Gary Dewalt, Environmental Sciences Group Manager, the company has established itself as a leading provider of environmental, housing, and marine fisheries research [3].
The company's core expertise spans multiple specialized domains, supported by advanced technical capabilities and infrastructure:
- Statistical analysis and modeling using SAS, SUDAAN, and WesVar [4]
- Comprehensive survey research through their in-house Survey Research Center [6]
- Environmental testing and healthy homes research [8]
- Program support and meeting facilitation services [2]
QuanTech maintains strong relationships with major federal clients, including NOAA Fisheries, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [7]. Their project portfolio demonstrates significant depth in environmental and marine research, as evidenced by several landmark initiatives:
- American Healthy Homes Survey II (2018-2019), encompassing 78 cities across 37 states [8]
- Large Pelagics Survey for NOAA Fisheries, collecting recreational fishery data along the Atlantic coast [3]
- For-Hire Survey (2005-2019), serving as the official method for recreational catch data collection [6]
The company's technical infrastructure includes advanced capabilities designed to support complex research requirements:
- Custom-built CAPI systems for field data collection [2]
- Multi-mode data collection platforms incorporating internet, in-person, telephone, and mail methodologies [7]
- Environmental review services and professional document management [2]
- Production of specialized testing materials, including leaded film standards for XRF applications [4]
Quality management remains central to QuanTech's operational philosophy, implemented through:
- Intensive interviewer training and supervision protocols [8]
- Bimonthly performance review systems [8]
- State-of-the-art data editing techniques [8]
Currently, QuanTech is advancing its strategic initiatives through the second American Healthy Homes Survey (AHHS II), building upon their successful completion of the first survey which covered 1,131 homes nationwide [5]. This ongoing work, combined with their established expertise in environmental testing and data collection, positions QuanTech as a trusted partner for federal agencies requiring sophisticated statistical analysis and research services.