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R -- THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS (NAEP) VALIDATION POC Michelle A. Ringo, Contract Specialist, 202-708-8283, Helen M. Chang, Contracting Officer, 202-708-9740 The Department of Education anticipates that one sole source task order will be awarded to a small business under SIC Code 8999, MPR Associates, Inc. 2150 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 800, Berkeley, CA 94704-1321. The work will be completed over a period of 3 years. Under this procurement, the contractor shall 1) establish an expert panel to conduct continuing reviews of the psychometric content and sampling properties of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP); 2) hold technical reviews and regularly scheduled meetings; 3) review, for technical merit, the various NAEP plans, activities, and technical reports that have emerged from the NAEP redesign; and 4) conduct focused studies on the psychometric content and sampling issues of the transition and redesigned NAEP. Any business or firm who thinks that they are qualified and able to perform this procurement should submit a detailed written capability statement by 2 pm, July 6, 1998 outlining their qualifications. Notices should be submitted tothe above address: Attention: Michelle Ringo, Contract Specialist. Furthermore, the Draft Statement of Work for the NAEP Validation Studies is available for review and comment through June 30, 1998. Written comments should be submitted to Michelle Ringo, at the above address or by fax (202) 708-9817 no later than June 30, 1998. THIS IS NOT A SYNOPSIS OF A SOLICITATION. (0140)

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