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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)

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ED-IES-12-R-0080Federal

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This document serves as Amendment 0003 to the solicitation for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), originally posted on October 27, 2012, under solicitation number ED-IES-12-R-0080. The amendment provides responses to clarification questions submitted by potential offerors and includes updates to the original Request for Proposal (RFP) to ensure a clearer understanding of the requirements and expectations for bidders. The contract is managed by the Department of Education's Contracts and Acquisitions Management office, located in Washington, D.C., with key contacts being Contract Specialist Brenda K. Jefferson and Contracting Officer Sylvia Reid. The solicitation falls under the NAICS code 541720, indicating it is related to Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The amendment does not indicate any set-aside provisions. It aims to facilitate a thorough and transparent bidding process for the TIMSS study, which focuses on evaluating international trends in mathematics and science education. Detailed information and the amendment documents can be accessed through the provided link to the SAM.gov workspace.

General Info

Amendment 0003 updates TIMSS RFP, clarifies requirements, managed by Department of Education.

Contract Value

$22,709,456.61

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Award Issued Date

Documents

12

Attachment B - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for TIMSS 2015

DOCX, High priority: read this firstqasp
High

Attachment D - Billing Instructions

DOC, High priority: read this firstspecifications
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Draft PWS - TIMSS 2015 U.S. Participation

PDF, High priority: read this first87 pages · sow
High

ED-IES-12-R-0080 Amendment 0003

PDF, High priority: read this first3 pages · amendment
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EDOIES-12-000162 - TIMSS 2015 National U.S. Participation

PDF, High priority: read this first72 pages · rfp
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iesne120004 Attachment F - Security Screening

DOC, High priority: read this firstspecifications
High

PWS: U.S. Participation in the TIMSS 2015

DOCX, High priority: read this firstsow
High

TIMSS 2015 National Data Collection Contract - Attachment C Pricing Schedule

DOC, High priority: read this firstspecifications
High

Attachment G - Conflict of Interest Certification

DOCX, Low prioritysupporting-document
Low

Attachment H - Subcontracting Plan Review Form (TIMSS 2015)

DOCX, Low priorityother
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ED-IES-12-R-0090 Attachment E - Contractor Performance Information Form

DOCX, Low prioritypast-performance
Low

PIAAC, PISA, TIMSS Pre-solicitation Conference Summary

PDF, Low priorityindustry-day
Low

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Notice type changed from Presolicitation to Special Notice. Response deadline added: Jun 14, 2012. The notice title changed. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

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Notice type changed from Special Notice to Presolicitation. The response deadline was removed. The notice title changed. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

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Notice updated

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Presolicitation → Solicitation

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AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA
Contacts
Brenda K. JeffersonContract Specialist
Sylvia ReidContracting Officer

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Amendment 0003 - Responses to potential offerors clarification questions and updates to the RFP

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