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Datalab - Redesign and O&M

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IES2600005Federal

Submission Closed08/27/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Department of Education through its Contracts and Acquisitions Management office is seeking information for the redesign and ongoing operations and maintenance of a datalab system under solicitation IES2600005. This sources-sought notice, posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 27, 2026, aims to gather industry input to shape future procurement requirements. The work is classified under NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services and will be performed in Washington, D.C. The primary point of contact is Alyson Allman, reachable via email at [email hidden]. While no set-aside type has been specified, the government is evaluating potential approaches for modernizing the datalab infrastructure and its sustained support services, with details outlined in the attached Request for Information and Draft Statement of Objectives.

General Info

U.S. Department of Education seeks industry input to redesign and maintain datalab system in Washington, D.C.

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Department Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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DRAFT Statement of Objectives for NCES DataLab Recompete

soo

High

RFI for Redesigning IES Data Tools

rfi

Low

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 27

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Submission Closed

08/27/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

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Alyson Allman

contact@example.gov

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Please see attached Request for Information and DRAFT Statement of Objectives.

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