NAEP Achievement Levels Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Education awarded a contract to The National Academy of Sciences for an independent evaluation of the achievement levels used in reporting NAEP results in reading and mathematics for grades 4, 8, and 12. The contract includes an 18-month base period and a 6-month option period, reflecting a total potential duration of two years. The evaluation aims to assess whether the achievement levels are reasonable, valid, and informative for the public, ensuring the accuracy and usefulness of NAEP reporting. The contract, awarded on September 26, 2014, with the number ED-IES-14-C-0124, has a total value of $1,256,345. The National Academy of Sciences, located in Washington, DC, is the contractor responsible for executing the work. The contract falls under NAICS code 541990 and is managed by the Department of Education’s Contracts and Acquisitions Management office, also based in Washington, DC. Key contacts for the contract are Contracting Officer Veronica L. Price and Contract Specialist Elizabeth Price, who can be reached via the provided email addresses and phone numbers.