Impact Evaluation of Parent Messaging Strategies on Student Attendance

JUNE 10, 2016 UPDATE  ***THIS NOTICE IS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS POSTING***

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) hereby posts Solicitation ED-IES-16-R-0010 for the procurement titled "Impact Evaluation of Parent Messaging Strategies on Student Attendance" in support of its Institute for Education Sciences (IES), National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE) division.

Solicitation ED-IES-16-R-0010 contains all relevant information (terms and conditions), instructions and attachments that eligible parties may require for proposal development and submission.

SPECIAL NOTE: The full text of RFP Clause H.1 3452.202-1 Definitions-Department of Education (MAR 2011) is provided below for full disclosure:

a) The definitions at FAR 2.101 are appended with those contained in Education Department Acquisition Regulations (EDAR) 3402.101. (b) The EDAR is available via the Internet at www.ed.gov/policy/fund/reg/clibrary/edar.html. (End of Clause)

All questions or comments concerning this solicitation posting or its contents must be directed to Elizabeth Johnson, Contract Specialist, via EMAIL ONLY at Elizabeth.Johnson@ed.gov; with a carbon copy to Veronica L. Price, Sr. Contracting Officer at Veronica.Price@ed.gov.

***THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS***

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) anticipates the solicitation and award of a hybrid contract (containing both Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement Tasks) for a new Fiscal Year 2016 procurement titled "Impact Evaluation of Parent Messaging Strategies on Student Attendance" on behalf of the Institute for Education Sciences (IES), National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE). The purpose of the requirement is conduct an evaluation to examine the impact of providing parents or other guardians with information to improve elementary school students' attendance and ultimately achievement. It is anticipated that the evaluation will use a sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial (SMART) design to examine how a low-cost technology-based messaging strategy can be used to most effectively provide parents with information that leads to improved student outcomes. It is also anticipated that the evaluation will target disadvantaged elementary schools (e.g., schools eligible for or receiving Title I assistance) that face challenges with student attendance.

The period of performance for the anticipated contract is 36 months. The first 12 months will focus on design and recruitment, the second 12 months will focus on implementation and data collection, and the final 12 months will focus on data analysis and report preparation.

Interested parties are encouraged to review the DRAFT "Impact Evaluation of Parent Messaging Strategies on Student Attendance" Performance Work Statement (PWS) for full details regarding the scope of work in its entirety; as well as, submit the information requested in the attachment titled "Capability Statement Instructions". Information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice (inclusive of capability statements) may be used to assist the Department in finalizing its acquisition strategy. Small Businesses in the various socio economic categories are strongly encouraged to submit responses.

All questions or comments concerning this notice or its contents must be directed to Elizabeth Price, Contract Specialist, via EMAIL ONLY at Elizabeth.Price@ed.gov; with a carbon copy to Veronica L. Price, Contracting Officer at Veronica.Price@ed.gov.