Support for and Participation with "Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence"

The U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) plans to issue a sole-source purchase order valued at $25,000 before the end of fiscal year 2013 to the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine. This funding will support the "Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence," which serves as a neutral platform for comprehensive discussions aimed at coordinating and integrating efforts among various aging and disability stakeholders from both public and private sectors. The initiative directly aligns with NIDRR's mission and priorities, as aging and disability represent critical areas within its research portfolio. The Forum is designed to facilitate collaboration and provide access to valuable resources that will help shape NIDRR’s research agenda for subsequent years. The contract, designated under solicitation number ED-OSE-13-P-0040 and associated with NAICS code 541720, is managed by the Department of Education’s Contracts and Acquisitions Management office located in Washington, DC. Key contacts for this contract include Mary Darnell, the Contracting Officer's Representative, and Timothy Muzzio, both reachable by email and phone.