Peer review for regional educational laboratories

The Department of Education is seeking a contractor to provide peer review services for the Regional Educational Laboratories program administered by the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. Over a five year period, the contractor will be expected to review up to 200 research proposals and reports, provide editing for up to 150 products, update review criteria, present occasional webinars, and provide telephone guidance to REL staff. Capability statements must demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements outlined in the attached performance work statement and are due by July 21, 2022 to inform the agency's acquisition strategy.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The contract type will be cost-plus-fixed-fee with an initial 24-month base period and three 12-month option periods. The contractor can expect to review 200 research proposals and 200 reports over the life of the contract, provide editing for 150 REL products, and update review criteria and guidance documents as needed. Telephone guidance and potential analytic or pilot projects are also included as optional services.