RFP ED-00-R-0005
Study to Assess the Participation and Outcome Patterns in Postsecondary Occupational Education


SOLICITATION NUMBER:   RFP ED-00-R-0005
DUE DATE:   January 7, 2000 2 P.M. E.S.T.
POC:   Lawrence Taylor, Contract Specialist at (202) 260-9987

The U. S. Department of Education, Office of the Under Secretary (OUS) has a requirement for a study involving several analyses of existing data to be conducted as part of a National Assessment of Vocational Education (NAVE). These analyses, using national data sets, involve research on issues at the postsecondary level that are of policy relevance to the Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Perkins III). As defined in the law, vocational and technical knowledge and skills the individuals need to prepare for further education and for careers (other than careers requiring a baccalaureate, master´s, or doctoral degree) in current or emerging employment sectors. In defining vocational education, the law specifically focuses on the program of study rather than the type of institution. Therefore, the contractor shall be sensitive to this distinction when defining postsecondary occupational educatiion students. This is a full and open procurement and it is open to all responsiblesources.

Requests for copies of the RFP may be made by telephone, mail, telegram, Internet, or in person. All requests shall reference the RFP number (ED-00-R-0005) and title. Telephone requests may be placed by calling 202-708-6498. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to the following address, U.S. Department of Education/CPO, ATTN: Yolanda Abney, Room 3616, 7th & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4443. Internet requests may be sent to Yolanda_Abney@ed.gov. Copies of the RFP may be picked up in person on the issuing date at the above address, Room 3616. Issue date is December 3, 1999 and closing date is January 7, 2000. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. The dates listed herein are subject to change.

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