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"Vendor Collaboration" Effectiveness of Promising Strategies in Federal College Access Programs

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The Department of Education has released notes from the Pre-Solicitation Conference related to a contract opportunity titled "Vendor Collaboration: Effectiveness of Promising Strategies in Federal College Access Programs." This solicitation, identified as IESTE120004, aims to evaluate and enhance strategies that improve access to federal college programs. The contract falls under NAICS code 541720 and is managed by the Contracts and Acquisitions Management office based in Washington, DC. Key points include the availability of detailed information and attachments from the Pre-Solicitation Conference to assist interested vendors in preparing proposals. The point of contact for this solicitation includes Natasha Boyce, Contract Specialist, and Pamela W. Bone, Contracting Officer, who can provide guidance and answer inquiries. This opportunity seeks to leverage collaboration with vendors to identify effective methods for increasing college access through federal initiatives.

General Info

Contract IESTE120004 seeks vendors to evaluate and improve federal college access program strategies.

Agency

Department Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

3

Appendix A: Legislation Authorizing Evaluations - College Access SOW

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High

Effectiveness of Promising Strategies in Federal College Access Programs SOW

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High

Upward Bound Implementation and Outcomes Draft Interim Report

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Low

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AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

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Natasha BoyceContract Specialist

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Pamela W. BoneContracting Officer

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The Department is hereby posting the notes from the Pre-Solicitation Conference. Please see attachments.

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