Multi-tiered systems of support for reading

The purpose of this amendment is to answer, and clarify the QASP requirement of the solicitation. The following question was submitted:

Question: One of the updates to this version of the solicitation requests that offerors propose a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) in their proposal. We are unfamiliar with the use of QASPs on contracts of this type (i.e. cost reimbursement plus fixed fee). Can the department provide guidelines for how the criteria for the QASP should be structured?

Answer: Though the contemplated contract type is a cost-plus fixed fee, it is important to note the awardee/contractor is always judged on the quality of their submissions(s) and/or performance. This is normally documented in their annual Contractor Performance Assessment Report. Since the vendor is proposing a solution, the Government is requesting that interested vendors identify how they propose both parties perform quality assurance procedures. Please note that the QASP is a living document, and is expected to evolve during contract performance, hence why it is not being evaluated as an evaluation factor for award, at this time.
All other terms and conditions remain the same..

Added: Jul 17, 2018 11:36 am The purpose of this amendment is to answer, and clarify the QASP requirement of the solicitation.  The following question was submitted:

Question:  One of the updates to this version of the solicitation requests that offerors propose a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) in their proposal. We are unfamiliar with the use of QASPs on contracts of this type (i.e. cost reimbursement plus fixed fee). Can the department provide guidelines for how the criteria for the QASP should be structured?

Answer:  Though the contemplated contract type is a cost-plus fixed fee, it is important to note the awardee/contractor is always judged on the quality of their submissions(s) and/or performance.  This is normally documented in their annual Contractor Performance Assessment Report.  Since the vendor is proposing a solution, the Government is requesting that interested vendors identify how they propose both parties perform quality assurance procedures.  Please note that the QASP is a living document, and is expected to evolve during contract performance, hence why it is not being evaluated as an evaluation factor for award, at this time.


All other terms and conditions remain the same.

*** This notice is to update the RFP as Final. The due date for proposals remain unchanged.
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Added: Jul 12, 2018 3:28 pm *** This notice is to update the RFP as Final. The due date for proposals remain unchanged.

This notice is to release the Request for Proposals (RFP). This is the release of a Draft RFP. The Final RFP will be released as an Amendment.
*** This notice is for the Questions in response to the RFP - Questions for the RFP have been extended to July 3, 2018, COB..

Added: Jun 27, 2018 4:53 pm Modified: Jul 02, 2018 2:16 pmTrack Changes This notice is to release the Request for Proposals (RFP). This is the release of a Draft RFP. The Final RFP will be released as an Amendment.


*** This notice is for the Questions in response to the RFP - Questions for the RFP have been extended to July 3, 2018, COB.

This notice is to release the Request for Proposals (RFP). This is the release of a Draft RFP. The Final RFP will be released as an Amendment..

Added: Jun 27, 2018 4:53 pm This notice is to release the Request for Proposals (RFP). This is the release of a Draft RFP. The Final RFP will be released as an Amendment.

This synopsis notice is posted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.203(a). The U.S. Department of Education (Department) anticipates release of a new Fiscal Year 2018 procurement titled "Impact Evaluation of Training in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Reading in Early Elementary School" on behalf of the Department's National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE). The Department requires a contract to evaluate the impact of offering schools training in the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support for reading (MTSS-R) in early elementary school on staff practice and student outcomes. The training is expected to be intensive and focused on enabling school staff to successfully implement the key components of MTSS-R. Please see the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Instructions to Offerors, Evaluation Criteria that is attached to this notice.
The Department's tracking number for market research activities for this procurement is IESE180056AP.
ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance of the anticipated contract is one 34-month base period and seven Optional Task Periods (to be exercised at the Government's discretion) that would result in a 6-year (72-month) contract period of performance. The optional task periods will be exercised at the discretion of the Department.
ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE
The anticipated contract type will be a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract.
ANTICIPATED ACQUISITION STRATEGY
The Department anticipates releasing the Request for Proposals (RFP) within 30 days. It is also anticipated that the acquisition strategy will be a negotiated, competitive acquisition (open to both small and large businesses) conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.
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Added: May 31, 2018 4:56 pm
This synopsis notice is posted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.203(a). The U.S. Department of Education (Department) anticipates release of a new Fiscal Year 2018 procurement titled "Impact Evaluation of Training in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Reading in Early Elementary School" on behalf of the Department's National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE). The Department requires a contract to evaluate the impact of offering schools training in the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support for reading (MTSS-R) in early elementary school on staff practice and student outcomes. The training is expected to be intensive and focused on enabling school staff to successfully implement the key components of MTSS-R. Please see the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Instructions to Offerors, Evaluation Criteria that is attached to this notice.

The Department's tracking number for market research activities for this procurement is IESE180056AP.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance of the anticipated contract is one 34-month base period and seven Optional Task Periods (to be exercised at the Government's discretion) that would result in a 6-year (72-month) contract period of performance. The optional task periods will be exercised at the discretion of the Department.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE
The anticipated contract type will be a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract.
ANTICIPATED ACQUISITION STRATEGY
The Department anticipates releasing the Request for Proposals (RFP) within 30 days. It is also anticipated that the acquisition strategy will be a negotiated, competitive acquisition (open to both small and large businesses) conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.