Opportunity
Forecast of ED Contract Opportunities #FY26-AP-4132
ECLS-K Data Release Support Services Solicitation
Buyer
Institute of Education Sciences
Posted
May 21, 2026
Identifier
FY26-AP-4132
NAICS
541720
The Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is seeking professional support services for the data release of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten (ECLS-K). - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - Incumbent Vendor: - Westat, Inc. (sole-source contractor) - Products/Services Requested: - Support services for ECLS-K data release - Research and development in the social sciences and humanities (NAICS 541720) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement - No specific OEMs or product part numbers; focus is on professional services - Estimated Contract Value: - $350,000 to $1,000,000 - Place of Performance: - Department of Education (federal office)
Description
This contract opportunity involves providing support for the data release of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten (ECLS-K). The project is funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and managed by the Department of Education (ED). The contract is a new requirement with an estimated value between $350,000 and $1,000,000. It is a sole-source award with the incumbent contractor being Westat, Inc. The target award quarter is Q4.