Opportunity
SAM #IES2600005
Redesign and Operations & Maintenance of NCES DataLab Platform
Buyer
DOE Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
IES2600005
NAICS
541511, 541512
The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES), through the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), is seeking a contractor for the redesign and ongoing operations & maintenance of the DataLab web-based data analysis platform. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Services Requested: - Day-to-day operation and maintenance of the DataLab platform - Management of databases, data analysis tools, and associated websites - Recommendations for consolidating and modernizing data analytics tools - Ensuring data security, accuracy, and optimal user experience - Collaboration with NCES staff and other contractors - Leveraging advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have expertise in software technologies and complex survey methodologies - Emphasis on data security, accuracy, and user experience - Support for complex education datasets and analytics - Contract includes a base year plus four option years
Description
Please see attached Request for Information and DRAFT Statement of Objectives.