Located in San Diego, California, we take pride in our status as a GSA certified contract holder. CIC currently holds a GSA 00CORP schedule contract #GS-00F-040CA.

We are also a California-certified Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CUCP #3138), operated by a team of dedicated professionals under the leadership of President Gordon H. Kubota, Ph.D. We are also recognized as a small business by esteemed organizations such as the SBA, the San Diego Airport Authority, DGS/BidSync, LABAVN, and The Network.

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CIC Research, Inc. is an established economics, marketing, and survey research firm with deep roots dating back to 1965. Located in San Diego, California, we take pride in our status as a California-certified Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CUCP #3138), operated by a team of dedicated professionals under the leadership of President Gordon H. Kubota, Ph.D. We are also recognized as a small business by esteemed organizations such as the SBA, the San Diego Airport Authority, DGS/BidSync, LABAVN, and The Network.
Our journey spans over five decades, during which we’ve earned a solid reputation for delivering timely and professional information and analysis to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Our Services

CIC is a full-service contract research firm specializing in survey data collection, with expertise in a broad range of areas, including:

  • Travel and Tourism
  • Transportation
  • Marketing Research
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Opinion Polls
  • Fiscal Impact Studies
  • Energy Efficiency and Awareness Studies
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Studies
  • Consumer Research (both Household and Business-to-Business)
  • Employee Surveys
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Socioeconomic Analysis
  • Regional Economic Impact Modeling and Forecasting
  • Land-Use Market Analysis
  • Economic Impact Analysis

Our Commitment
At CIC, we conduct extensive studies that involve data collection from both small and large sample sizes. Each year, we perform over 100,000 internet and telephone interviews, in addition to handling more than 100,000 self-administered mail-back and face-to-face surveys. We leverage a broad range of statistical techniques to ensure the highest quality of data collection and analysis, including controlling for non-response bias in surveys.

Our Impressive Clientele

CIC has a rich history of delivering successful research projects to a diverse client base, which includes:

  • Fortune 500 Corporations
  • Multi-National Corporations
  • Private Firms
  • Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies
  • Nonprofit Organizations Worldwide
Over 50 percent of our current projects are ongoing studies requested by long-term clients, some of whom have been with us for more than four decades. They return to us because our projects consistently meet budgetary constraints and provide accurate, timely information.

Selected Government Clients

  • Federal Agencies/ GSA Schedules
  • Dept. of Commerce/NOAA- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
  • Dept. of  Commerce/USTTA- United States Travel and Tourism Administration/ITA- International Trade Administration
  • Dept. of Commerce/ National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Dept. of Health and Human Services/ Centers for Disease Control
  • Federal Acquisition Service/General Services Admin./GSA- MOBIS Schedule #874
  • Federal Acquisition Service/General Services Admin./GSA- AIMS Schedule #541
  • Local Government
  • United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
  • California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
  • California Dept. of Parks and Recreation
  • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
  • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
  • Nonprofits
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
  • San Diego Museum of Art
  • San Diego Urban League, Inc.

Certifications

  • GSA MOBIS: GS10F0448Y
  • GSA AIMS: GS07F0471Y
  • DUNS# 004966917
  • System for Award Management – SAM
  • DBE- USDOT – CUCP# 3138
  • MBE- CADOT – CUCP#3138
  • SB – Self Certification with SBA
  • SB (Micro) – BIDSYNC -Supplier Number 31655

At CIC, we are dedicated to delivering quality research services, building long-term relationships, and exceeding our clients’ expectations. Contact us today to explore how our expertise can elevate your research projects. Your success is our commitment.

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