This is a federal contract awarded by the Institute of Education Sciences, a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Education, to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Grants Management and Budget. The $1,442,944 firm-fixed-price contract is for the state of Mississippi to serve as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) State Coordinator from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2035. As the NAEP State Coordinator, MDE will coordinate the administration of NAEP assessments and related activities across Mississippi schools. This contract represents MDE's direct management of a federal education initiative, though the agency typically interacts with the federal government through grant programs. MDE receives and administers substantial federal grant funding for a wide range of education services and programs in Mississippi, including the National School Lunch Program, Title I, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This contract was not set aside for any particular business type.
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