Technical, Administrative, and Program Assessment Support (TAPAS) for the IES Research Centers

The Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is seeking a contractor to provide Technical, Administrative, and Program Assessment Support (TAPAS) for its National Center for Education Research (NCER) and National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). The primary objectives include monitoring research and training grant programs, developing resources for applicants, providing technical assistance to grantees, and disseminating research findings across various media platforms. Key contract requirements involve executing six mandatory tasks such as monthly reporting, applicant resource development, program administrative support, and program communication support. Vendors must submit responses to a Request for Information (RFI) via Microsoft Forms by January 27, 2025, at 12:00pm ET, with responses limited to 3,000 characters per question. The evaluation will focus on vendor capabilities, past performance in similar projects, pricing feedback, and potential small business capacity.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract, which is categorized under NAICS code 541720 for Research and Development in Social Sciences and Humanities. The contract is structured for a base year with four potential option years, commencing in July 2025, with work to be performed virtually. While specific award values were not explicitly detailed, the scope suggests a comprehensive multi-year engagement involving extensive research support activities. The contractor will be responsible for creating deliverables such as PowerPoint presentations, brochures, infographics, data analysis, training program surveys, and social media support. Nine optional tasks are also included, providing potential for expanded services in areas like additional materials development, short video production, program evaluations, and stakeholder engagement campaigns.