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B -- NATIONAL EDUCATION LONGITUDINAL STUDY (NELS) 88/2000 SOL ED-98-R-0014 DUE 060398 POC Anmarie Lippert, Contract Specialist, 202-708-9774 The United States Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, has a requirement for a large complex data collection. NELS 88/00 will collect data elements concerning post high school experiences including postsecondary education activities, work force activities and the experiences of high school dropouts. This study will culminate in a description report and documented data files. RFP ED-98-4-0014 will be issued on or about 05/27/98. The closing date is 06/30/98. Requests for copies of the RFP may be made by telephone or mail, telegram or in person. All requests shall reference RFP ED-98-R-0014 and the title of the RFP. The Request for Proposals can also be found on the Internet on or about the RFP issue date at http://gcs.ed.gov or gopher://gcs.ed.gov. Telephone requests may ONLY be placed by calling 202/708-6498. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to the above address. Copies may be picked up in person the issue date at the same address. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. (0134)

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