National TA Center for Homeless Education
ID: 91990024Q0035Type: Sources Sought
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EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFCONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMENWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    Sources Sought EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking qualified businesses to provide awareness of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The service also includes disseminating good practices for program implementation and coordination with other homeless child and youth-serving agencies, organizations, and programs. This is a market research announcement and there is no solicitation at this time. The NAICS code assigned to this procurement is 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.

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