JOFOC: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS TASK FORCE
ID: EDNAGB-23-900001Type: Justification
AwardedApr 16, 2023
Award #:91995923C0001
Overview

Buyer

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARDWASHINGTON, DC, 20001, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: POLICY REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT (R406)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/20e0234e67b44b2cbfbb3427f6a72732/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education's National Assessment Governing Board intends to award a sole source contract to the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) to support its policy-setting work related to The Nation's Report Card. This contract aims to leverage the unique perspectives of state education policymakers, which are crucial for informing the Governing Board's decisions and enhancing outreach efforts across all 50 states. The contract will have a base period of 24 months with an option for an additional year, and is expected to be awarded around April 16, 2023. Interested organizations may submit capability statements to Anthony White at anthony.r.white@ed.gov by March 3, 2023.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anthony White
    anthony.r.white@ed.gov
    Munira Mwalimu
    munira.mwalimu@ed.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    EDNAGB-23-900001-JOFOC-CCSSO.pdf
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