MODIFICATION
A -- Vendor Collaboration-WEBINAR- INTEGRATED POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION DATA SYSTEM WEB-BASED DATA COLLECTION - IPEDS WEBINAR PRESENTATION, AUDIO TRANSCRIPT, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Notice Date
- 1/23/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541720
— Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contracting Office
- Department of Education, Contracts & Acquisitions Management, Contracts (All ED Components), 550 12th Street, SW, 7th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia, 20202
- ZIP Code
- 20202
- Solicitation Number
- ED-IES-13-R-0012
- Archive Date
- 12/22/2012
- Point of Contact
- Natasha Boyce, Phone: 202-245-6128, Deila Johnson,
- E-Mail Address
-
Natasha.Boyce@ed.gov, deila.johnson@ed.gov
(Natasha.Boyce@ed.gov, deila.johnson@ed.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- IPEDS WEBINAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IPEDS WEBINAR AUDIO TRANSCRIPT IPEDS WEBINAR PRESENTATION Available - PRESENTATION, AUDIO TRANSCRIPT, AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM WEBINAR HELD ON DECEMBER 13, 2012 Attached is the presentation, audio transcript, and Webinar questions and answers from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Web-based Data Collection Webinar held on December 13, 2012. **************************************************************** DUE DATE EXTENDED FOR CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSIONS TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012 BY 4:30 P.M. ET. Interested SMALL BUSINESS parties having the capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements (SEE "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION" SECTION BELOW FOR SUBMISSION DETAILS) may submit capability statements via email to Natasha Boyce, Contract Specialist at Natasha.Boyce@ed.gov. ***************************************************************** WEBINAR: OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS This WEBINAR is for the INTEGRATED POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION DATA SYSTEM WEB-BASED DATA COLLECTION FOR THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is currently engaged in market research to identify potential offerors, clarify IES' requirements, and remove barriers to maximize competition. Interested parties are invited to participate in a WEBINAR on December 13, 2012, at 1:00p.m. ET, when the Department will share its vision and goals for the procurement. The WEBINAR is open to small and Large business contractors. Instructions for accessing the WEBINAR are provided below: Topic: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Web-based Data Collection for the Institute of Education Sciences Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Time: 1:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00) Meeting Number: 741 352 972 Meeting Password: ipeds ----To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://educate.webex.com/educate/j.php?ED=194603907&UID=1340530332&PW=NOGU5ZWJiODk5&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: ipeds 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://educate.webex.com/educate/j.php?ED=194603907&UID=1340530332&PW=NOGU5ZWJiODk5&ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D ---------------- ----------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------- Dial in number: 888-935-0258 Passcode: 7641971 -------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://educate.webex.com/educate/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". You can contact Ed Vaden at: ed.vaden@ed.gov To update this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://educate.webex.com/educate/j.php?ED=194603907&UID=1340530332&ICS=MRS2&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=VNf8KdUNlrnh2HfZhLhnnPB-hmuDtMN5QBNJ7pyI4EA=&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D The playback of UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files requires appropriate players. To view this type of rich media files in the meeting, please check whether you have the players installed on your computer by going to https://educate.webex.com/educate/systemdiagnosis.php. Sign up for a free trial of WebEx http://www.webex.com/go/mcemfreetrial http://www.webex.com IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the meeting host prior to the start of the recording or do not join the session. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation. **Please RSVP for the Webinar to natasha.boyce@ed.gov with a cc to: deila.johnson@ed.gov. The Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided under the previously posted RFI (Request for Information) announcement on this page and can be assessed by clicking on the link for the "Draft IPEDS PWS for RFI " and the "Program Assessment Template Spreadsheet". Interested parties are able to review and provide questions and/or comments. Additionally, also below is some helpful information on the type of experience IES is looking for under this solicitation, which may aid in formulating any questions for this webinar. All questions and comments shall be in writing and submitted prior to the Webinar. Please email all questions and comments by 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time on Monday, December 10, 2012 to natasha.boyce@ed.gov with a cc to: deila.johnson@ed.gov. There will be a Questions and Answers segment (Q&A) during the Webinar held on December 13, 2012. ED will answer the questions provided in writing on the Draft PWS and contractors will be able to ask questions. Responses to all questions will be posted in an amendment to the solicitation. Additional Information-Below are some added points of information to give some background on the capabilities IES would be looking for when evaluating future proposals on this solicitation. We would want to know the collective expertise of key personnel, as well as related corporate experience and capacity, in each of the following areas: -Experience and substantive knowledge of postsecondary education, research in the field, and federal data collections and analysis related to postsecondary education. -Experience in design and conduct of large-scale, complex, administrative data collections from education institutions of all types, sizes, and degrees of sophistication with data systems, data entry, and submission -Experience in building and managing a Help Desk/Call Center with the capacity to successfully handle approximately 70,000 total (in and outbound) calls per year and approximately 9,000 email exchanges to the satisfaction of the caller/requestor and the contracting agency, including building and maintaining software to record all contacts with institutions/entities for reporting compliance purposes. -Experience in implementing quality control procedures for large-scale, complex data collections, including statistical techniques such as perturbation and imputation. -Experience in the production of multiple technical publications per year (approximately 150-200 tables) adhering to NCES Statistical Standards, including experience with the IES publication review process required for release of a publication. -Experience in building and maintaining complex online data analysis tools that allow for multiple levels of analysis, including institutional level and aggregation by institution type, state, etc., as well as trend analysis and building custom data files for user download -Experience in design, development, and delivery (including in-person and online delivery) of data collection and data use training for audiences ranging from the most novice data providers at under resourced institutions to the largest and most sophisticated universities and audiences of graduate students, faculty, and researchers in the postsecondary education community -Adequacy of time commitment and evidence of successful work in managing, designing, and conducting large-scale complex data collections. *********************************************************************************** REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is conducting market research. This sources sought is now being used to determine if sufficient intest and c apability existng a potential future solicitation. This notice is provided as information to the marketplace and is an invitation for potential offerors to express interest and provide information regarding their relevant capabilities. Information submitted in response to this notice may be used as a basis for a future solicitation and/or as a basis for more in-depth research of an organization's capability. The National Center for Education Statistics, within ED's Institute of Education Sciences, anticipates the award of a five-year contract that includes four cycles of data collection and dissemination activities for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) survey. The contract will also include two options - one which will help integrate the Campus Crime survey and the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act survey into the IPEDS web-based data collection system and one for the redesign and further development of the College Navigator website. ED seeks capability statements from SMALL BUSINESSES only, including Hubzones, Service Disabled Veteran owned, Women owned, 8(a), and Small Disadvantaged businesses. Capability Statement Instructions In response to the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), ED hereby solicits capability statements from eligible contractors. These statements shall be no longer than 5 pages (single-spaced, with a minimum of one-inch margins and 12 point font). Contractors should include up to five resumes in the appendix. Only resumes for key personnel that would work on the contract are to be included. Each resume should clearly document that individuals have the experience and expertise described below. Each resume should be no longer than 5 pages. The resumes will not be counted as part of the 5 pages of the capability statement. The capability statement should describe the collective expertise of key personnel, in each of the following areas: The capability statement should describe the qualifications and experience of key personnel, as well as related corporate experience and capacity, in each of the following areas: • Experience and substantive knowledge of postsecondary education, research in the field, and federal data collections and analysis related to postsecondary education. • Experience in design and conduct of large-scale, complex, administrative data collections from approximately 7,500 postsecondary education institutions of all types, sizes, and degrees of sophistication with data systems, data entry, and submission. • Experience in building and managing a Help Desk/Call Center with the capacity to successfully handle approximately 70,000 total (inbound and outbound) calls per year and approximately 9,000 email exchanges to the satisfaction of the caller/requestor and the contracting agency, including building and maintaining software to record all contacts with institutions/entities for reporting compliance purposes. • Experience in implementing quality control procedures for large-scale, complex data collections, including statistical techniques such as perturbation and imputation. • Experience in the production of multiple technical publications per year (approximately 150-200 tables) adhering to NCES Statistical Standards, including experience with the IES publication review process required for release of a publication. • Experience in building and maintaining complex online data analysis tools that allow for multiple levels of analysis, including institutional level and aggregation by institution type, state, etc., as well as trend analysis and building custom data files for user download. • Experience in design, development, and delivery (including in-person and online delivery) of data collection and data use training for audiences ranging from the most novice data providers at under resourced institutions to the largest and most sophisticated universities and audiences of graduate students, faculty, and researchers in the postsecondary education community. • Experience in developing and executing an IT management plan, including cost and schedule management, quality management, and risk management. In addition, extensive IT investment reporting will be required. • Adequacy of time commitment and evidence of successful work in managing, designing, and conducting large-scale complex data collections. Teaming Arrangements: All teaming arrangements shall include the above-cited information and certifications for each entity on the proposed team. Teaming arrangements are encouraged. NAICS codes: SBA size standards changed on March 12, 2012. All small businesses are encouraged to ensure their ORCA and CCR designations are correct. Interested parties having the capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements may submit capability statements via email to Natasha Boyce, Contract Specialist at Natasha.Boyce@ed.gov. Please address each requirement in the order listed above. This is not an invitation for bid, request for proposal or other solicitation and in no way obligates the Department to award a contract. The Sources Sought Notice is part of the Department's Vendor Communication plan and the sole intent is to obtain capabilities for set-aside and procurement planning purposes. Please provide the following Business information: 1. DUNS Number 2. Company Name 3. Company Address 4. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address 5. Type of company under NAICS, as validated via the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at www.sba.gov. Any potential government contract must be registered on the CCR located at http://www.ccr.gov/index.asp. 6. Corporate structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, etc.); 7. Point of Contact, phone number and email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses 8. Responders should also include a statement about whether or not they have an approved Federal audited accounting system. If the responder has an approved accounting system, please provide the certification in which the accounting system was deemed adequate (e.g. the name of the audit agency and audit number).You may submit as an attachment, which will not count towards the overall page limit.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, District of Columbia, 20202, United States
- Zip Code: 20202
- Zip Code: 20202
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