Opportunity
Forecast of ED Contract Opportunities #FY26-AP-4103
Evaluation Services for Regional Educational Laboratory and Comprehensive Centers Programs
Buyer
Department of Education
Posted
May 21, 2026
Identifier
FY26-AP-4103
NAICS
541720
The U.S. Department of Education, through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), is seeking research and development services to evaluate the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) and Comprehensive Centers programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - Scope of Work: - Evaluation of the effectiveness and outcomes of the REL and Comprehensive Centers programs - Research and development in the social sciences and humanities (NAICS 541720) - Contract Details: - Estimated contract value: $5 million to $10 million - No set-aside; open to all qualified vendors - New requirement; incumbent contractor not specified - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Focus on program evaluation and research methodology - Emphasis on educational program outcomes and impact assessment
Description
This solicitation is for a research and development contract to evaluate the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) and Comprehensive Centers programs. The contract is a new requirement under the GSAAWD contract type with no set-aside competition. The estimated contract value ranges from $5 million to less than $10 million, with the current fiscal year estimate between $1 million and $5 million. The award is targeted for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.