FY22_GDO_PostSec_Qualitative Research of Student and Family Discipline

The District of Columbia is seeking qualitative research services for a post-secondary education discipline study, specifically focused on investigating student and family experiences with disciplinary processes. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 66c8563f829eb5d86906f6bc, was posted on November 19, 2021, with an extremely tight response deadline of November 22, 2021. The research appears to target understanding disciplinary interactions and experiences within educational settings, likely requiring comprehensive qualitative data collection methods such as interviews, focus groups, or surveys. Potential contractors will need advanced research methodology skills, expertise in educational policy analysis, and demonstrated experience conducting nuanced social science research. The solicitation likely requires detailed research protocols, data collection instruments, analytical frameworks, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. Respondents should expect to provide a robust research design that can capture complex disciplinary dynamics across student and family perspectives.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, District of Columbia procurement typically encourages participation from local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract appears designed for research consulting firms, academic research centers, or social science consulting organizations with specialized expertise in educational policy and qualitative research methodologies. Potential respondents should possess advanced degrees in fields such as education, sociology, psychology, or related social science disciplines. The compressed timeline between posting and response deadline suggests this is a time-sensitive project with potentially urgent policy implications. Though exact budget ranges are not specified, similar qualitative research contracts in urban educational settings often range between $50,000 and $250,000, depending on study complexity, sample size, and required analytical depth. Interested parties should carefully review all solicitation documents and be prepared to demonstrate methodological rigor and research expertise.