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Evaluation of the DC Choice Program

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ED-IES-12-R-0008Federal

Submission Closed05/31/2012, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract pertains to an amendment issued by the Department of Education for the solicitation titled "Evaluation of the DC Choice Program," originally posted on March 19, 2012. This contract involves the evaluation services under NAICS code 541618, which typically covers management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The amendment, identified as number 2 to RFP ED-IES-12-R-0008, updates or modifies terms related to the ongoing solicitation and is managed by the Department of Education’s Contracts and Acquisitions Management office located in Washington, DC. Key points include the contract's focus on assessing the effectiveness or outcomes of the DC Choice Program, a school choice initiative. The primary contact for this solicitation is LaChelle P. Johnson, a Contracts Specialist, who can be reached via email or phone for further information. While the place of performance details are unspecified, the contracting office and administrative framework are centered in the nation's capital. The contract ensures appropriate oversight and procurement protocols for acquiring evaluation services that support the Department’s efforts in educational program assessment.

General Info

Amendment to Department of Education contract for evaluating DC Choice Program effectiveness.

Agency

Department Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

Contract Value

$9,842,150

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

WESTAT, INC.

Award Issued Date

05/31/2012, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Amendment 0001 to RFP ED-IES-12-R-0008

amendment

High

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation ED-IES-12-R-0008

amendment

High

Attachment E - Personnel Security Screenings

3 pages · wage-determination

High

Award Fee Plan

15 pages · award-fee-plan

High

Billing Instructions for Contractor Invoices

2 pages · billing-instructions

High

D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program Application Form

12 pages · application-form

High

Draft Performance Work Statement for Evaluation of DC Choice Program

sow

High

Draft User’s Guide for the DC Choice Lottery Amendment 0002

6 pages · amendment

High

Elementary School Student Questionnaire - Spring 2009

56 pages · questionnaire

High

Performance Work Statement for DC Choice Program Evaluation

18 pages · sow

High

Small Business Subcontracting Plan Review Form - U.S. Department of Education

3 pages · subcontracting-plan-review

High

Solicitation, Offer and Award (RFP/IFB)

69 pages · rfp

High

Attachment 3 - Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting Schematic

1 page · other

Low

Contractor Performance Evaluation Form

5 pages · past-performance

Low

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2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedDec 15

Presolicitation

Notice updatedMar 1

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 13

The notice description changed.

Type ChangedMar 19

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMay 31

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/31/2012, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

Contacts

LaChelle P. JohnsonContracts Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Pamela W. BoneContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The purpose of this notice is to notify industry of the award made to Westat, Inc. for a 60 month period of performance. The total award amount is $6,068,728.