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Review of Educator Preparation Program Literacy Curricula for Alignment with Science of Reading

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ED-031326JP-001State & Local

Submission Closed04/02/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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CA18515 - RFQ 2026/38 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - Shared History & Culture Program - Hanna's Close

Solicitation # 6f470fd8-0a4a-4f65-af95-d0df6cd711e7

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking tenders from competent consultancy companies to design, develop, and deliver a shared history and culture programme focused on Hanna's Close, a preserved Ulster-Scots clachan in Aughnahoory, Kilkeel. The initiative aims to enhance participants' understanding of individual, family, and collective history, with a specific focus on genealogy, family connections, and the patterns of emigration from the settlement. The programme will examine the social, economic, and cultural impacts of these emigrants and their descendants on both local and international communities. Interested parties must access the competition through the MultiQuote portal using reference CA18515. The solicitation was posted on October 1, 2026, and the deadline for responses is October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM. All queries regarding the tender process should be directed to MultiQuote.

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FY27 Y79 R32, Y97 Round 24 Recompete

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AN14--Psychiatry Research Residency& Service

Solicitation # 36C26227Q0025

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Fiscal Year 2027 State Workforce Agency Unemployment Insurance Resource Planning Targets and Guidelines

Solicitation # ETA-UIPL-15-26

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Expression of Interest: Engaging deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracy

Solicitation # WP238

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Solicitation # 27-104PDS

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Solicitation # 5000096225

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Department of the Environment (ECCC )

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Scientific Research and Technical ConsultingThis subcontract for Scientific Research and Technical Consulting is issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior. The selected provider will be responsible for performing scientific analysis, data collection, and technical implementation to support grant recipients of federal agricultural or wildlife programs. The scope of work involves executing specific research methods and procedures as outlined in the project narrative, requiring deep subject matter expertise in target species or specialized scientific goals to ensure accurate results. The primary deliverables for this engagement include comprehensive technical reports, detailed data sets, and formal scientific findings. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is November 30, 2026, and the project falls under NAICS code 541720.

US Fish And Wildlife Service

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General Info

Agency

Iowa → Department of Education

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Des Moines, IA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

ED-031326JP-001

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineApr 2

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/02/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyIowa → Department of Education

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDes Moines, IA, 50319, USA

Organization / AgencyIowa → Department of Education

Office AddressDes Moines, IA, 50319, USA

Contacts

Amy Freeman

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Iowa Department of Education seeks vendor(s) to conduct an external review of selected educator preparation program (EPP) literacy curricula, to align with evidence-based Science of Reading principles, Iowa Academic Standards and Iowa Comprehensive Literacy Plan. The vendor is also expected to collaborate with Department consultants in the Educator Quality team, Board of Educational Examiners and other assigned members to provide constructive feedback and support to the preparation programs. The goal of this work is to review literacy curricula for a select number of programs, while establishing consistent, evidence-based evaluative procedures for the Department’s systematic review of programs on a recurring cycle.

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