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A -- A-ENROLLMENT IN NON-REPORTING INSTITUTIONS: APPLIED STATISTICAL METHODOLOGY FOR PROJECTING UNREPORTED ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SOL RN971720 DUE 091297 POC LaShawn Flemming, Procurement Assistant, 202-205-0177 Enrollment in Non-Reporting Institutions RN971720 The Department of Education intends to award a Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 13. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a component of the US Department of Education, has the need for a NCES converted methodology for projecting US and State-level educational enrollment, earned degrees and related requirements to an integrated PC-based system. The period of performance will be for 26 weeks. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued on August 28, 1997. It is anticipated that the closing date and receipt of proposals will be on September 12, 1997. Request for copies of the RFQ maybe received by mail or fax to 202-708-9817. All requests should reference the solicitation number RN971720 and the title of the RFQ. All proposals received by 2pm on September 12, 1997 will be considered by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. See Note(s): 1. (0238)

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