What contracts does Institute Of Education Sciences award?

Institute Of Education Sciences awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

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What set-aside programs does Institute Of Education Sciences use?

Institute Of Education Sciences uses 3 different set-aside programs, including SB, Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), and Women-Owned Small Business. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What does Institute Of Education Sciences do?

The Institute of Education Sciences focuses on advancing educational research and the rigorous evaluation of learning outcomes. Its core mission centers on the production of high-quality evidence through large-scale national data collection, such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), and the management of Regional Educational Labs. Strategic priorities include the administration of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs to foster technical innovation and the implementation of peer review processes to ensure the scientific integrity of educational research. Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward professional and scientific services, specifically research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The agency frequently procures administrative management consulting, computing infrastructure for data processing, and web hosting to support restricted use data enclaves. Contract activity indicates a reliance on forecast opportunities for long-term research initiatives and technical support services. The agency primarily targets vendors under NAICS 541720 for social science research and 541611 for management consulting. There is a demonstrated preference for small business participation, with frequent use of SBA, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and 8(a) set-asides to diversify its vendor base. The Institute of Education Sciences operates as a specialized entity within the Department of Education. Its organizational scope encompasses the management of complex data environments and the oversight of academic and technical research projects across various phases of development.

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Federal Agency· 910039

Institute Of Education Sciences

Part of Department Of Education

The Institute of Education Sciences focuses on advancing educational research and the rigorous evaluation of learning outcomes. Its core mission centers on the production of high-quality evidence through large-scale national data collection, such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), and the management of Regional Educational Labs.

Institute Of Education Sciences is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Institute Of Education Sciences and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 09/21/2026

Leadership posts

Filled

Vacant

63% of posts

Acting officials

8 posts · 5 vacant

Posts of Institute Of Education Sciences

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Institute Of Education Sciences	--	Vacant	Feb 2025	PA	EX-IV	--	Washington, DC
Institute Of Education Sciences	--	Vacant	Aug 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Institute Of Education Sciences	--	Vacant	Mar 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Institute Of Education Sciences	--	Vacant	Aug 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Institute Of Education Sciences	--	Vacant	Jun 2025	XS	AD	--	Washington, DC
Institute Of Education Sciences	MATTHEW SOLDNERPerforming duties	Filled	Jul 2025	PA	EX-II	$206,912	Washington, DC
Institute Of Education Sciences	DAVID CANTRELL	Filled	Mar 2026	CA	ES	$202,848	Washington, DC
Institute Of Education Sciences	MATTHEW SOLDNER	Filled	Jul 2025	TA	ES	$206,912	Washington, DC