2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) & Postsecondary Surveys

Request for Capability Statements - See Attachment The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) is conducting market research to provide details to support a requirement titled the "2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) and Postsecondary Surveys." Potential offerors are invited to express interest and provide information regarding their relevant knowledge, skills and capabilities. See Attachment for Capability Statement Instructions. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-Solicitation Conference Materials - See Attachments Webinar Slides, Audio Recording, Question and Responses, and Request for Capability Statements from the Pre-Solicitation Conference held on May 31, 2017 are now posted. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-Solicitation Conference (via WEBINAR) "2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) & Postsecondary Surveys" The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) is conducting market research to provide details to support a requirement titled the "2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) and Postsecondary Surveys." The contemplated contract will support the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the Institute of Education Sciences. The requirement includes the following activities: (1) Develop and implement a plan to field a study in the 2019-20 academic year of how postsecondary education students finance postsecondary education that is nationally-representative for both graduate and undergraduate students; (2) Conduct student interviews and collect administrative records for the 2019-20 cohort of the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) with follow-up interviews three and six years after starting postsecondary education; (3) Develop and implement a plan to field a study in the 2021-22 academic year of how postsecondary education students finance postsecondary education that is nationally-representative for both graduate and undergraduate students, and state-representative in select sectors (for undergraduate students only); (4) Maintain and enhance the data portal that automates data extractions from postsecondary institutions and reduces burden; (5) Respond to and track internal and external user requests pertaining to NCES studies; (6) Convert old data sets to a new file format; and (7) Provide data and information as necessary to administer the contract, meet the NCES study requirements, and/or the Department's accountability requirements. The proposed procurement is tentatively slated for a full and open competition and the Department intends to award a single contract. The Department has not finalized the procurement method or type of contract. The Department seeks information to determine the optimal procurement method and industry feedback is encouraged. This is not an invitation for bid, request for proposal or other solicitation and in no way obligates the Department to award a contract. This notice's sole intent is to obtain information for a proposed procurement. Pre-solicitation Conference (via Webinar) - See Attachments The Department is hosting a Pre-solicitation Conference (via Webinar) that is open to all responsible offerors. The purpose of this conference is to: (1) identify potential offerors; (2) provide information to better understand the Department's requirements; and (3) maximize competition. During this conference, the Department will discuss the PWS and our planned acquisition strategy. The Pre-solicitation Conference/Webinar will be held as follows: Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) RSVP is required to attend the live WEBINAR If you plan to participate in the Webinar, please RSVP by sending an email with the subject line "RSVP for the NPSAS:20 Webinar ([Name of Company])" to Erik.Robertson@ed.gov, cc: Brenda.Jefferson@ed.gov and Deila.Johnson@ed.gov, by May 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). You will not receive confirmation of receipt for this email. An RSVP email is requested so that the Department can track participation (Webinar line limitation is set at 40). The body of your email should contain the following information: (a) Name of Company or Organization (b) Business Size & socioeconomic standards (c) Number of persons attending the Webinar from company or organization Written questions submitted by May 26, 2017 at 11a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be addressed at the Webinar. Also, questions will be accepted and addressed during the Webinar. A recording of the Webinar will be posted on FBO.gov at a date after the conference. The NPSAS:20 Vendor Webinar Instructions are provided below: WEBINAR REGISTRATION: All interested parties please register by sending an email that includes their company name, size & socioeconomic standards, number of attendees, and number of phone lines needed to the Contract Specialists Erik.Robertson@ed.gov and Brenda.Jefferson@ed.gov by May 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). ------------------------------------------------------- Topic: 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) and Postsecondary Surveys Pre-Solicitation Webinar Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Eastern Time Meeting Number: 742 623 254 Meeting Password: np$aS#20 ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://educate.webex.com/educate/j.php?MTID=m5985927de32b6318f241ad9ea51a2576 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: np$aS#20 4. Click "Join". ------------------------------------------------------- Audio can be accessed via telephone: ------------------------------------------------------- phone number 888-982-7418 passcode 2584884 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://educate.webex.com/educate/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". Primary Point of Contact: Erik Robertson Contract Specialist Erik.Robertson@ed.gov Primary Point of Contact: Brenda Jefferson Contract Specialist Brenda.Jefferson@ed.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Deila Johnson Contracting Officer Deila.Johnson@ed.gov