Technical, Administrative, and Program Assessment Support (TAPAS) for the IES Research Centers
ID: RFIIES250004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFCONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMENWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/931d87294be148a494850423cd67f23f/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Education is seeking vendors to provide Technical, Administrative, and Program Assessment Support (TAPAS) for its Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Research Centers, specifically the National Center for Education Statistics (NCER) and the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). The procurement aims to enhance education research and training activities, improve student achievement, and reduce performance gaps through comprehensive support that includes data collection, program evaluations, technical assistance, and dissemination of research findings. This initiative is crucial for streamlining administrative processes and ensuring rigorous evaluation standards within IES's educational programs. Interested parties should respond to the Request for Information by January 27, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Alyson Allman at alyson.allman@ed.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alyson Allman
    alyson.allman@ed.gov
    Files
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    Draft TAPAS PWS for RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Technical, Administrative, and Program Assessment Support (TAPAS) aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of its research centers—National Center for Education Research (NCER) and National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). The PWS mandates that contractor support encompasses data collection and analysis on grant applicants and grantees, program evaluations, technical assistance, dissemination of research findings, and improving communication strategies to engage external audiences. The contractor will undertake required tasks including organizing meetings, developing resources, conducting surveys, and compliance tracking with IES’s Public Access Plan. Optional tasks may involve creating multimedia content to promote educational research initiatives. The contract period begins in July 2025, with provisions for an initial year and four potential extensions. This support aims to streamline administrative processes, ensure rigorous evaluation standards, and enhance the visibility and impact of IES's educational programs, reflecting the federal commitment to advancing educational research and policy effectiveness.
    Request for Information - TAPAS for IES Research Centers.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Technical, Administrative, and Program Assessment Support (TAPAS) related to its National Center for Education Statistics (NCER) and National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) programs. This preliminary notice seeks vendor feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) concerning the enhancement of education research and training activities aimed at improving student achievement and reducing performance gaps. Vendors are invited to provide insights into their capabilities, past experiences, and potential challenges related to the work outlined in the PWS. The TAPAS initiative will assist NCER and NCSER in monitoring research program performance, offering technical support to applicants, and disseminating findings through various channels. Interested parties should respond to specific inquiries regarding their capacity to fulfill the requirements by January 27, 2025. This RFI serves to explore the potential for small business participation and assess their ability to meet federal contracting needs. Responses are collected via a designated Microsoft Forms link, emphasizing the voluntary nature of participation without financial compensation from the government.
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