Regional Educational Laboratory Program: 2027 – 2031 Cycle
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The Institute of Education Sciences within the Department of Education is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Program 2027-2031 Cycle. The agency intends to award ten 60-month indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with one award per REL region, to provide administrative and general management consulting services under NAICS 541611. The program focuses on supporting education stakeholders in using data systems and evidence to improve student academic outcomes through applied research, training, coaching, technical support, and the dissemination of scientifically valid research. The acquisition strategy will utilize a down-select approach and the Highest Technically Rated with a Fair and Reasonable Price methodology, with a full solicitation expected around August 31, 2026. The contract structure features a hybrid pricing model, utilizing fixed-price for management and dissemination tasks and time-and-materials for technical support, applied research, and travel. Key requirements include a statutory mandate to allocate 25 percent of funds to rural area support and strict adherence to IES and What Works Clearinghouse quality standards. The project requires a robust leadership team, including a Director and Deputy Director from the prime contractor, and specialized task leads with expertise in methodological research and adult learning. Personnel must meet specific security clearance levels based on their risk profile, particularly those handling student data or working in schools. Performance will be monitored through a rigorous review process involving the Contracting Officer’s Representative, peer-review contractors, and NCEE leadership.
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DC, 20202, USASet-Aside
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This notice serves as a pre-solicitation notice for the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Program 2027-2031 Cycle. The Department intends on issuing the full solicitation on or around August 31, 2026. This pre-solicitation notice is for informational planning purposes only. It does not constitute a formal solicitation, request for quote, or request for proposal, nor does it commit the Government or organization to award a contract. Responses to this notice will not be considered adequate replies to form a binding contract.
The requirement is to obtain contractor support and technical expertise for the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Program Cycle 2027-2031.
The Department intends on a full and open competition through Sam.gov for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services support (NAICS Code 541611). The acquisition strategy intends to utilize a down-select approach combined with the Highest Technically Rated with a Fair and Reasonable Price (HTRWFR) source selection methodology.
The Institute of Education Sciences intends to award ten 60-month indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts (one per REL region) to qualified entities to serve as Regional Educational Laboratories. The first task order is intended to be awarded immediately following the IDIQ award with subsequent task orders for each year of the IDIQ contract (or REL cycle).
The IDIQ contracts have a proposed Task order type that is a hybrid mix of Fixed Price Tasks 1-3 and 6, and Time and Materials for Tasks 4 and 5, Tasks 6 as needed deliverables (subtasks 6.2, 6.3, and 6.7), and travel. These services are considered commercial in nature.
The DRAFT PWS for the IDIQ as well as the Task Order 0001 are attached to this notice for informational planning purposes.
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