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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Education was posted on September 30, 2014. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Research and Information Dissemination

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ED-VAE-14-R-0024Federal

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NAICS: 541611
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The U.S. Department of Education, through the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, is awarding a firm fixed price contract for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Research and Information Dissemination project. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541611 and was conducted as a negotiated procurement. The project is authorized under the Perkins Act and aims to counteract biases against CTE by collecting and analyzing program information and disseminating accurate data to the public. The scope of work requires the contractor to gather data, conduct focus groups with key stakeholders, and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy utilizing webinars, social media, videos, peer outreach, and coalition partnerships. The contract has a period of performance of 18 months with no option periods. The selected contractor must adhere to all Federal Government and Department of Education regulations, including specific publishing guidelines for government channels. Deliverables are tied to a structured payment schedule involving milestones such as kick-off meetings, working sessions, draft and final reports, and the implementation of a dissemination plan. Proposals were evaluated based on a 100-point scoring system focusing on technical approach, dissemination strategy, personnel qualifications, management plans, and past performance.

General Info

Contract Value

$298,674.96

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Award Issued Date

Documents

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation ED-VAE-14-R-0024

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Evaluation Criteria - CTE Information Dissemination Project

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Instructions to Offerors - CTE Information Dissemination Project

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Performance Work Statement for CTE Information Dissemination Project

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Schedule of Deliverables and Payment Amounts

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Schedule of Deliverables & Payment Amounts

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SF 1449 Solicitation/Contract for Commercial Items

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Solicitation Questions and Answers

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Guide to Publishing at the U.S. Department of Education

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AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA
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Kelsey ReeseContract Specialist
Stephen H. SchefferContracting Officer

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The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) is awarding this procurement of commercial services as a firm fixed price contract small-business set aside (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541611) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), FAR 6.203 (Set-asides for small business concerns), and FAR Subpart 19.5 (Set-Asides for Small Business). This was a negotiated procurement, conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15 (Contract by Negotiations). Description: The Department's mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) is responsible for administering and coordinating programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education (CTE), and community colleges. The Division of Academic and Technical Education includes CTE initiatives as part of its mission to help all students acquire challenging academic and technical skills and be prepared for high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations in the 21st century global economy. The CTE Information Dissemination Project is authorized under - 114(c)(1) of the Perkins Act, which authorizes the Secretary to carry out research, development, dissemination, evaluation and assessment, capacity building, and technical assistance with regard to career and technical education programs under the Perkins Act. The goal of the CTE Information Dissemination Project is to collect and analyze information about CTE programs and disseminate this information to the public to counteract existing biases toward CTE and share that today's high quality CTE is a powerful strategy that complements other career preparation strategies (e.g., 4-year degrees, professional degrees, registered apprenticeships, and the military). This Project will provide the public with better access to timely and accurate information about CTE programs. The scope of the PWS encompasses contractor services to collect and analyze information that is available about CTE programs, conduct a series of focus groups with key stakeholders, and disseminate this information using communications and marketing. The Contractor shall adhere to all Federal Government and Department of Education regulations, directives and standards. The period of performance for this contract will be 18 months with no option periods.

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