Notice ID: 49100424K0013
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), through its contractors, shall provide data security support services to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) by performing periodic, on-site inspections of selected NSF/NCSES licensee sites where researchers have licensing agreements for NSF/NCSES restricted use data files and reviews of data security plans submitted by the licensure applicants.
Task 1: Data Security Inspections The contractor shall: a. Perform data security and compliance inspections on NCSES licensees from 3/1/2024 through 8/31/2027 The contractor will notify the NCSES Data Licensing Coordinator of the geographical location of each inspection and: 1.1.1 Review and determine whether all security procedures as prescribed in the NSF/NCSES “Restricted-Use Data Procedures Guide” have been implemented or honored by the licensee. 1.1.2 Review and verify data handling procedures, verify that all persons having access to restricted-use data have executed affidavits (oaths of non-disclosure), and note any exceptions. Evidence of compliance or violation of the terms of the agreement and security procedures shall be forwarded to the NCSES Chief Statistician for review and appropriate action.
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