EDFacts Independent Verification and Validation (IVV) and Program Management Advice and Assistance

The U.S. Department of Education is procuring independent verification and validation (IVV) services and program management advice and assistance for EDFacts, a key program within the Performance Information Management Service (PIMS) designed to provide K-12 education business intelligence. Under solicitation ED-PEP-09-O-0047-0012, the selected contractor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of EDFacts operations, specifically verifying that deliverables from other contractors meet established requirements and validating that these deliverables enable the department to achieve its strategic goals. Managed by the Contracts and Acquisitions Management office in Washington, DC, the contract includes a limited sources justification for a six-month extension of contract ED-PEP-09-O-0047. This extension, valued at approximately 454,110.23 dollars, serves as a logical follow-on to maintain program cohesiveness and mitigate risks during the transition period. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519 and is overseen by contracting officers Veronica L. Price and Jeff Browne.