D -- Internet Application Support

The U.S. Department of Education, through its Office of the Chief Information Officer, is conducting a competitive procurement for Internet Application Support services for the ED.GOV website. This procurement follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.4 guidelines and is specifically set aside for 8(a) certified vendors holding GSA Schedule 70 contracts. The process is in its second step; the first step began on January 23, 2003, and involved a broad solicitation that has since concluded. Only four selected vendors—AC Technologies, Creative Information Technology, Inc., CyLab Inc., and Dynamic Services International, Inc.—are eligible to submit proposals in response to the Request for Quotes issued as part of this step. This contract, identified by solicitation number IASRFI-ED-03-R-0019 and posted on July 9, 2003, aims to secure specialized support for maintaining and enhancing the Department’s primary web presence. The procurement is managed by the Contracts and Acquisitions Management office within the Department of Education, located in Washington, D.C. The established procurement process ensures compliance with federal regulations while promoting opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses to contribute to the Department’s technical infrastructure.