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B -- P-QUICK-RESPONSE INFORMATION SYSTEM (QRIS) SOL ED-99-R-0033 DUE 090498 POC Rebecca Ferguson, 202-708-7405, Contracting Officer, Michelle A. Ringo, 202-708-8283 The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) plans to reprocure the Quick Response Information System (QRIS) in order to collect, analyze, and disseminate statistics and other data related to education. The QRIS has two components: The Fast Response Survey System (FRSS) and the Postsecondary Education Quick Information System (PEQIS). The FRSS and the PEQIS are similar in that survey topics of each vary widely; the are, for the most part, one-time data collections; these are conducted quickly, usually within a year; they are generalized components and procedures as much as possible; and they impose a minimum burden on the respondents. RFP ED-99-R-0033 will be issued on or about August 4, 1998. It is anticipated that the closing date for receipt will be on September 4, 1998. Telephone requested should be placed by calling (202) 708-6498. The Request for Proposals can also be found on the Internet on or about the RFP issue date at: http://ocfo.ed.gov. Written requests should be sent to the addressgiven above. Copies may be picked up after the date of release. Posted 07/21/98 (I-SN226277). (0202)

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