Using Standards-in-Action Resources and Professional Development

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) as an unrestricted synopsis solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 611710, Educational Support Services, the size standard is $24M. The Department intends to award a single fixed priced contract as a result of this RFQ. The period of performance will consist of one fourteen-month base period and a ten-month option period.

The services being sought under this requirement are for a qualified vendor to scale and strengthen Standards-in-Action (SIA) training and technical assistance (TTA) resources and professional development for the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE), Division, of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL), to continue to meet the needs of adult educators through technical assistance and training in 1) implementing and sustaining standards in the classroom and improving learner outcomes; and 2) helping to ensure all adult learners can obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for post-secondary education and training and economic selfsufficiency.