The department requirement to assist IES in conducting evaluations of programs and strategies designed to improve student outcomes in the nations low performing schools.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 91990021D0001
- Awardee
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Mdrc UEI ULJSBXBHRM15
- Awarding agency
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Contracts and Acquisition Management
Department of Education
- Task orders
- 4 $6,892,236 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 91990021R0017 Solicitation number
- Combined order value
- $12,082,432 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 7% used
- $100,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Institute of Education Sciences Department of Education
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
This indefinite delivery contract, awarded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Education, is intended to assist IES in conducting rigorous evaluations of programs and strategies designed to improve student outcomes in low-performing schools nationwide. The prime contractor, Mdrc, is a nonprofit research organization with extensive experience providing research, evaluation, and technical assistance services to federal agencies in the areas of education, employment, and social welfare.
Under this $100 million multiple-award contract, Mdrc has been issued several delivery orders to date, totaling over $12 million, to execute specific research and evaluation activities. These include an impact study of strategies to accelerate math learning through digital tools, as well as broader evaluations of programs and interventions aimed at improving achievement in underperforming schools. Mdrc is collaborating with several subcontractors, including Public Strategies, Inc., RAND Corporation, Curriculum Associates, and others, to leverage their subject matter expertise and capabilities. This work is being performed primarily in Washington, D.C. and is funded through IES, which focuses on generating evidence to enhance educational policies and practices that support student success.
Task orders
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Independent School District | $97,300 | |
| Decatur School District No 61 | $49,840 | |
| Westat, Inc. | $286,618 | |
| Public Strategies, Inc. | -$53,594 | |
| Public Strategies, Inc. | $125,475 | |
| The Rand Corporation | $48,541 | |
| Vista Unified School District | $58,861 | |
| Digital Promise Global | $127,406 | |
| Curriculum Associates, LLC | $124,408 | |
| Decatur School District No 61 | $69,680 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 91990021D0001?
91990021D0001 was awarded to Mdrc by Contracts and Acquisition Management (Department of Education) on July 29, 2021.
How much is contract 91990021D0001 worth?
Orders under 91990021D0001 have obligated $6,892,236. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $12,082,432. 91990021D0001's own ceiling is $100,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 91990021D0001?
4 orders have been placed under 91990021D0001, the latest on January 17, 2025.
Which agency awarded contract 91990021D0001?
Contracts and Acquisition Management (Department of Education) awarded 91990021D0001, with funding from Institute of Education Sciences (Department of Education).
Who can order from contract 91990021D0001?
91990021D0001 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Is contract 91990021D0001 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. 91990021D0001 is part of Evaluating Programs And Strategies To Accelerate School Improvement.
Was contract 91990021D0001 competed?
The extent of competition for 91990021D0001 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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