Opportunity
Forecast of ED Contract Opportunities #FY26-AP-3550
Department of Education Solicits Data Science Support Services for OPEPD
Buyer
Office of Postsecondary Education
Posted
May 21, 2026
Identifier
FY26-AP-3550
NAICS
541690, 541611
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development (OPEPD) is seeking data science support services to enhance its management and evaluation capabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (ED) - Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development (OPEPD) - Products/Services Requested: - Data Science Support Services - Focused on administrative management and general management consulting (NAICS 541611) - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are identified - Estimated Contract Value: - Between $1 million and $5 million overall - Current fiscal year estimate: $350,000 to less than $1 million - Unique/Notable Requirements: - New requirement (no incumbent contractor) - No specific competition type or contract vehicle specified - Services are intended to support planning, evaluation, and policy development functions - No OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Department of Education (federal office)
Description
This solicitation is for Data Science Support Services under the contract name POC Data Science Support Services (PDSSS). The primary NAICS code is 541611, which covers Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. The contract type is GSAAWD, and the type of competition is to be determined. The estimated contract value ranges from $1 million to less than $5 million, with the current fiscal year range estimated between $350,000 and less than $1 million.