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National Institute of Early Education Research (NIEER)

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The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics plans to award a sole source contract to the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University for the collection and reporting of statewide data on publicly funded preschool education. NIEER is uniquely positioned to provide this data, as it has established agreements with all states and developed specialized data collection tools that capture information on preschool programs funded by state resources outside of traditional education agencies and public schools. This comprehensive data is critical for policymakers to accurately assess and support public preschool education, especially in light of national efforts to expand preschool access. Reporting by states is voluntary, but many have aligned their systems with NIEER’s tools to facilitate efficient data submission. The contract is anticipated to have an initial 12-month base period with up to four additional option years. Under federal acquisition regulations, this sole source acquisition is justified because NIEER is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the department's requirements. While the notice acknowledges the possibility of receiving information from other sources and will review it if submitted, the Department has determined not to compete this contract. The point of contact for this acquisition is Sylvia Reid at the Department of Education, who can be reached for inquiries or expressions of interest before the specified deadline of April 11, 2013. The work will be performed in Washington, DC.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to NIEER for statewide preschool data collection and reporting, 12-month base.

Agency

Department Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

WASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

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NONE

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PostedApr 5

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Contacts

Sylvia E. Reid

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) hereby gives notice of intent to award a sole source contract to the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University. The proposed contract will provide the annual - State of Preschool data collection, data sets, and reports developed by NIEER. NIEER has established data collection and reporting tools for state agencies responsible for providing any preschool education funding and has established agreements with all states to report these data in a timely manner. The Department does not have another source of data regarding all publicly funded preschool education at the state level. The Department has information regarding enrollment in preschools run by education agencies, but not regarding preschools or preschool programs supported by state funds, and not through school systems. Since there are a lot programs outside of the public school systems, policy makers would have an less accurate picture of public support of preschool education without the collection. This is important data, particularly now given the President's call to expand preschool education access. State data reporting is not legally mandated and all reporting is voluntary. States have aligned their own data collection systems and procedures to make reporting on the NIEER developed and owned systems more efficient. NIEER has established procedures to update the content of instrumentation to reflect changes in state preschool policies. The anticipated contract will have a base period consisting of 12 months with options for 4 additional years. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source exists for this work and no other type of service will satisfy the agency's requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice is strictly for informational purposes only. However, any Information received from other sources will be reviewed. For specific questions, please contact Sylvia Reid, Contract Officer at; Sylvia.Reid@ed.gov. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice no later than 10:00am, EST, 11 April, 2013.