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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Framework Development

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State & Local

Response Deadline11/05/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Maryland State Department of Education

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BPM059546.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Early Childhood System Transition and Capacity-Building Support

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 5

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11/05/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyMaryland State Department of Education

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Organization / AgencyMaryland State Department of Education

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Develops a continuous quality improvement framework for prime contractors on Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) system transition projects. Designs a CQI framework prototype and drafts operational standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, and policy memos to support system transition. Requires expertise in CQI methodologies and government operational policy drafting. Delivers a CQI Framework Prototype and operational SOPs.

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