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B -- TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S INITIATIVE TO LINK RESEARCH AND PRACTICE TO IMPROVE RESULTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SOL RFP-97-023 DUE 061097 POC Yolanda Abney, 202-708-6498, or Dorothy Moody on 202-708-8236 Pending the availability of funds, the U.S. Department of Educations intends to solicit proposals to make multiple awards under an indefinite quantity contract, with all work issued through either fixed price or time and materials task order or work requests. This requirement, under the Office of Special Education Programs, Division of Research to Practice, will provide technical support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The following five functional tasks shall be established: 1) The Strategic Program Planning and Management activity involves the design and implementation of a strategic planning process to link the discretionary programs supported under IDEA into clear and compelling research to practice agenda; 2) Policy Assessments will be a quick turnaround analyses of major policy issues related directly to internal discussions on budget, legislative and program decisions and background analyses; 3) Program Assessments shall involve conceptualizing, designing and conducting studies on policy issues and answering specific assessment questions about discretionary program outcomes and impact; 4) This activity is the Communication of Research Program Assessments in which the contractor shall develop and use innovative communication approaches to ensure research is visible, accessible, etc.,; 5) Activity 5 is Management Services for Conferences and Meetings. The period of performance is one year with four option years. Request solicitation RFP-97-023. Anticipated issue date: May 1, 1997. Request for copies may be made by telephone, mail, telegram, or in person. All requests shall reference RFP-97-023 and title of the RFP. Telephone requests may only be placed 2020-708-6498. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent ot the above given address. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. (0098)

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