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B -- STUDY TO ASSESS FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SOL ED-00-R-0028 DUE 050200 POC Jessica A. Gray, Contract Specialist, 202 708-9774/Dorothy A. Hunter, Contracting Officer, 202 708-9256 The U.S. Department of Education has a requirement to evaluate the impact of the 1998 reauthorization of the Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act (Perkins III) on the funding and accountability systems of vocational education programs nationwide. This 17-month evaluation, consisting of a survey and case studies is a part of the National Assessment of Vocational Education (NAVE). This is a full and open procurement to implement the design study and it is open to all responsible sources. Request solicitation ED-00-R-0028. Anticipated issue date is March 30, 2000, and the closing date is May 02, 2000. Request for all copies may be made by telephone, mail, telegram, or in person. All requests shall reference ED-00-R-0028 and the title of the RFP. Telephone requests may only be placed at 202/708-6498. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to the above given address. The Solicitation will be posted on the web once it is issued. You can locate it at http://ocfo.ed.gov/Coninfo/currrfp.htm.***** Posted 03/15/00 (W-SN434573). (0075)

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