Ecls-k:2011

Added: Apr 20, 2012 11:16 am

Amendment 001 to RFP EDIES12R0015 revises language in Attachment G - Contractor Employee Security Screening.  Please see attached Amendment 001.

Added: Apr 09, 2012 11:58 am This announcement releases Request for Proposals (RFP) ED-IES-12-R-0015, ECLS-K:2011.

All proposals must be submitted no later than the due date and time stated in the RFP to the attention of Sharon Masciana. The reference number to be used for the solicitation is ED-IES-12-C-0015. All correspondence and proposals must cite the reference number as provided. Include the reference number in the subject line of all emails.

Questions may be directed by email to Sharon.Masciana@ed.gov, Contract Specialist, with concurrent copy to Sylvia.Reid@ed.gov, Contracting Officer.
The RFP is a Full and Open Competition. The NAICS Code used to define this acquisition is 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. It is anticipated that one contract with a period of five years will be awarded as a result of the RFP. The contract type is hybrid consisting of both Cost Reimbursement Tasks and Fixed Price Tasks.

Potential offerors may submit clarification questions no later than April 13, 2012 by 2:00 p.m. Please review the RFP which includes Section L, RFP Instructions to Offerors for further information.

Attachment A - Performance Work Statement (PWS);
Attachment B - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
Attachment C - Small Business Subcontracting Plan;
Attachment D - Billing Instructions;
Attachment E - Conflict of Interest Certification Form;
Attachment F - Contractor Performance Information;
Attachment G - Contractor Employee Security Screening.

Appendices: OMB Materials include Spring first and fall second grade OMB Clearance Package; Kindergarten OMB Clearance Package; and Fall first grade OMB Clearance Package

Added: Mar 14, 2012 1:11 pm

Attached is the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the ECLS-K:2011 acquisition.

Interested vendors may provide questions or comments by March 23, 2012 no later than 2:00 pm to Sharon.Masciana@ed.gov or Sylvia.Reid@ed.gov.  Vendor comments and questions will only be used for the purpose of revising the draft PWS.

Added: Feb 02, 2012 4:20 pm

Title: Contract for the Design of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Child Assessments and the Design and Collection of the Third and Fourth Grade Waves of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010-2011 (ECLS-K:2011)

Description: This work will be monitored by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.

The ECLS-K:2011 is the third cohort longitudinal study of young children supported by NCES. Information about the ECLS-K:2011 and the two prior studies (ECLS-K and ECLS-B) can be found at http://nces.ed.gov/ecls/.

Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of the ECLS-K:2011 is to provide important information on children's early learning and development, transition into kindergarten, and progress through the elementary grades. The study collects data about the child and the child's school, classroom, teacher(s), regular before- and after-school care, and family.

The Longitudinal Studies program at NCES is authorized by law under Title 20, USC, Section 9543a, 2006: The Statistics Center shall collect, report, analyze, and disseminate statistical data related to education in the United States and in other nations, including - (7) conducting longitudinal and special data collections necessary to report on the condition and progress of education. The period of performance shall be sixty (60) months from the effective date of this contract.

The solicitation will be a Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code used to define this procurement is code 541720. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. The contract type is anticipated to include both Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement Tasks.

This announcement is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). It is anticipated that the RFP will be available on or about February 17, 2012 through the website at http://FedBizOpps.gov. All proposals must be submitted on or before the due date and time stated in the RFP to the attention of: Sharon Masciana, Contract Specialist, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, OCFO/CAM, 550 12th Street, SW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4230. The reference number to be used for this presolicitation announcement is ED-IES-12-R-0015. All correspondence must cite the reference number as provided. Questions may be directed by email to Sharon Masciana, Contract Specialist, Sharon.Masciana@ed.gov, 202-245-6132, or Sylvia Reid, Contracting Officer, Sylvia.Reid@ed.gov, 202-245-6214.