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B -- STUDY OF PERSONNEL NEEDS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPENSE) SOL RFP-99-R-0050 DUE 110999 POC Susan Webster, Contract Specialist on 202-708-7662 or Contracting Officer, Dorothy B. Moody on 202-708-8236 The U.S. Department of Education seeks to procure a contractor to collect information from a nationally representative sample of districts and personnel within those districts who serve students with disabilities. As part of the study, the researchers will explore ways to explain the adequacy of the workforce based on district size and resources, state and local policies, pre-service education, continuing professional development, and working conditions. RFP-99-R-0050 is anticipated to be issue on /or about October 7, 1999. The RFP will close on November 9, 1999. Request for copies may be made by telephone, mail, and telegram or in person. All requests shall reference RFP-99-R-0050 and the title of the RFP. Telephone requests may only be placed at 202/708-6498. Comments on the Draft Statement of Work can be made at Internet address http://ocfo.ed.gov/Coninfo/currfp.htm. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to the above given address. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered.***** Posted 09/21/99 (W-SN382586). (0264)

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