Study of an Information Strategy to Increase Enrollment In Postsecondary Education

MARCH 10, 2016

**THIS NOTICE PROVIDES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) ED-IES-16-R-0008, and all related attachments**

The U.S. Department of Education's (the Department) hereby posts the RFP for the "Study of an Information Strategy to Increase Enrollment In Postsecondary Education" requirement.

All eligible and interested large and small businesses are encouraged to submit proposals in response to this RFP.

All clarification questions pertaining to this RFP posting must be directed to Gibran Mills, Contract Specialist (via EMAIL ONLY at gibran.mills@ed.gov); with a carbon copy to Veronica L. Price, Sr. Contracting Officer at Veronica.Price@ed.gov; by the March 15, 2016, due date noted in the subject RFP. Proposals are due no later than 12:00 noon (ET), on April 11, 2016.

**THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS**
The U.S. Department of Education's (the Department) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) requires a study of an information strategy to increase participation in postsecondary education among individuals from low income families and those who are potential first generation college students. It focuses on the use of messaging targeted toward clients of Educational Opportunity Centers (EOCs) regarding college enrollment activities and deadlines. The EOC program is one of ED's TRIO programs.

The period of performance shall consist of a 19 month Base Period and a 56 month Option Period. If the option period is exercised, the anticipated contract will have a total performance period of 75 months.

Interested parties are encouraged to review the DRAFT EOC 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 "EOC 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 pertaining to this notice or its contents should be directed to Gibran Mills, Contract Specialist (via EMAIL ONLY at gibran.mills@ed.gov); with a carbon copy to Veronica L. Price, Sr. Contracting Officer at Veronica.Price@ed.gov.