Capablities Statement
Company Overview
International Survey Associates LLC, doing business as ISA Data, is a Georgia-based applied research, data analytics, and technology-enabled services firm specializing in social science research, survey methodology, and program evaluation for public-sector clients. Founded in 1999, ISA Data supports federal, state, and local government agencies as well as federal grant recipients with evidence-based insights that inform policy development, program improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
ISA Data delivers end-to-end research and analytics solutions encompassing survey design and construction, data collection, secure data processing, advanced statistical analysis, and results reporting. The firm integrates rigorous research methodologies with scalable data infrastructure to support mission-critical initiatives in community development, public health, education, and social services, transforming complex datasets into actionable intelligence.
Core Services
- Applied social science and behavioral research
- Survey design, sampling methodology, and administration
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Statistical analysis and data modeling
- Program evaluation and performance measurement
- Secure data processing and data management
- Cloud-based data hosting and analytics support
- Research reporting, visualization, and decision support
- Educational and research support services
- Training and education for survey support services
Differentiators
- Over 25 years of experience supporting public-sector research initiatives
- Proven expertise in large-scale survey and data collection programs
- Integrated research, analytics, and technology service delivery model
- Secure, compliant data environments for sensitive datasets
- Strong alignment with evidence-based policy and program evaluation needs
- Scalable solutions adaptable to agencies of varying size and complexity
Government-Focused Capabilities
- Applied research and analytics support for government agencies
- Survey research supporting policy analysis and program oversight
- Program evaluation and outcome measurement services
- Data collection and analysis for public health, education, and community programs
- Secure data processing and hosting for government research initiatives
- Decision-support reporting and data visualization for stakeholders
- Subcontract research and analytics support to prime contractors
Past Performance References
| Dates of Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Statewide Prevention Needs Assessment Survey. | 2006-2026 | Primary contractor for statewide administration of the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment. Responsibilities: survey development, oversight of survey administration, data collection, statistical analysis, and production of reports at the school, district, county/region, and state levels, crosstab reports, on demand custom or unique aggregate reports, and data hosting. Additional deliverables: Training on district recruitment strategies, production of on-demand training videos, and hosting annual webinars to stakeholders in government for results interpretation training. |
| New York Youth Development Survey | 2008-2009; 2014-2015; 2020-2025 | Contract with OASAS to provide statewide youth survey implementation through a joint recruitment and administration model. Consultation on survey creation and item design, recruitment outreach, and survey administration, data collection, and analysis. Collaborative and fully customized and researched based reports developed with narrative, tables, and figures. Reports were produced at the school district, regional, and state levels with comparative analysis with other relevant national survey data sets. |
| Montana Prevention Needs Assessment | 2021-2026 | Provide full survey development, design, and implementation services for the Montana Prevention Needs Assessment. Deliverables: reports for school districts, regional prevention areas, and statewide stakeholders. Provides supplemental reports using state-recognized geographic and programmatic groupings, including judicial districts, county-based regions, planning regions, education service regions, tribal regions, and state-approved program categories. ISA Data supports recruitment through targeted guidance to Prevention Providers and custom regional online workshops to support data interpretation and program planning. |
| Oregon Healthy Teens | 2013-2017 | Primary contractor for statewide implementation of the Oregon Healthy Teens survey. Deliverables: Survey development and design, sample design and subsequent recruitment within sampled schools and districts, oversaw survey administration, and managed data collection and analysis. Reports produced at school district, county/region, and state levels. Training and technical guidance were provided to ensure consistent and high-quality survey administration. Online data hosting and web-site maintenance. |
| Oregon Student Wellness | 2012-2016 | Statewide administration of the Oregon Student Wellness Survey, including survey development and design. Contracted for recruitment of sampled schools and districts, oversight of survey administration, data collection, and analysis. Reports were produced for district, regional, and state stakeholders, with training materials and technical assistance provided to promote standardized administration across participating districts. |
| New Jersey Middle School Survey | 2007-2017; 2020-2023 | Subcontracted with Rutgers University and Montclair State University at different times to provide survey development, design, and data services. Responsibilities included managing data collection, conducting statistical analysis, and producing analytic reports for institutional and regional use. Development of survey protocols and procedures in partnership with the universities to provide a framework for survey implementation and proctoring. |