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R -- CAREER ACADEMIES EVALUATION POC Zilphia E. Wright, Contract Specialist, 202-708-8572, Lenox Coles, Contracting Officer, 202-708-9771 The Department of Education anticipates that one sole source contract will be awarded to Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation(MDRC) 16 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4326. The work will be completed over a period of 4 years. The purpose of this study is to build on the Evaluation of the Career Academies by examining the effects the academies have on student's postsecondary education and employment outcomes and to gain a better understanding of the connections between student's experiences during high school and their education and employment experiences after high school. It is imperative that the contractor have the following: DATA data collected from the 10 high schools funded by private foundations. No other organization, except MDRC would have the right to use or build on these data. MDRC owns the data if the government needs to have the data analyzed, MDRC is the only organization that can do it. MDRC has developed a unique relationship with these highschools. They have worked very closely with designated personnel and principals to become part of these academies, schools within schools, in order to observe classes and get to know the students who are participating in these academies. MDRC is uniquely qualified to address the needs for the study since they have the skills, experiences and competencies. Any business or firm who thinks that they are qualified and able to perform this procurement should submit a detailed written capability statement by 2 pm, June 1, 1999 outlining their qualifications. Notices should be submitted to the above address: Attention Zilphia E. Wright, Contract Specialist. THIS IS NOT A SYNOPSIS OF A SOLICITATION. Posted 04/15/99 (I-SN320928). (0105)

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