Blanket Purchase Agreement 91990021A0003

The Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences awarded a multiple award blanket purchase agreement to ABT Associates Inc. to support the development of What Works Clearinghouse publications and related products. Task orders issued against the BPA will define specific work requirements and deliverables. ABT Associates was issued two task orders valued at $3.742 million and $5.393 million respectively, for research and analytical services to support program evaluation initiatives and assist students struggling with behavior in grades K-12. Major subcontractors were identified to provide additional research, design, communication and consulting capabilities. Work will be performed in Washington D.C. through February 2028.

The original solicitation sought a contractor to support the What Works Clearinghouse in generating practice guides, intervention reports and other materials across various topic areas. Task orders issued under the multiple award BPA will specify objectives, requirements, work scope, deliverables, locations and schedules for defined work supporting the Institute's mission to disseminate education research and statistics to inform practice and policymaking. The BPA and associated task orders aim to leverage contractor expertise and capabilities to develop evidence-based resources assisting both educators and the Institute's evaluation efforts.