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D -- MULTIPLE DATA ENTRY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF ED OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION SOL RFP-95-004 DUE 030195 POC LaTonya Simpson 202-708-6498 John King 202-708-8367. D - This solicitation is for the development, implementation and operation of the Depertment of Education Title IV Multiple Data Entry (MDE) services in support of the Title IV Student Aid Programs. The contract shall have a base period of approximately thirty three months which coincides with the 1996-97 Application Cycle. An additional four option periods for the 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-01 Application Cycles may be exercised. The total possible period of performance fo the contract is eighty one (81) months. The Multiple Data Entry (MDE) contractors receive the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Renewal FAFSA, or Student Aid Report (SAR); perform document analysis, electronic document imaging, and data entry; and transmit the data and document images to the CPS. The Statement of Work, Cost Tables, Technical Proposal Instructions, Technical Evaluation Criteria, and the List of Potential Offerors who attended the Presolicitation Conference will be available through the ED Bulletin Board on or about Thursday January, 12, 1995. The ED Bulletin Board is accessible to all callers. There are no pre-registration requirements or user charges (except for long distance telephone costs). The telephone number is (202) 260-9950. Ther are four 14,400 bps modems with settings of 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. After connecting with the BBS, enter your First Name, last Name, Location, and Password (New users can create a password when logging on). After logging on: (1) proceed to the Main Menu; (2) on the BBS Main Menu, select the ''MDE work statement submenu; (3) follow the instructions on the sub-menu, for downloading the files. Both compressed and uncompressed files are available. RFP-95-004 will be issued on or about January 26, 1995. It is anticipated that the closing date for receipt of proposals will be on or about March 1, 1995. Request for copies of the RFP may be made by telephone, mail, telegram, or in person. All verbal requests should be placed by calling (202) 708-6498. Written requests should be sent to the address given above. Copies may be picked up in person on the date of RFP issuance at the same address. (0006)

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