U.S. Department of Education, OCFO, Contracts & Purchasing Operations, Support Services Group, 7th & D Streets, SW, Rm 3616, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4443

B -- TIMSS-R AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IN COMPARISON OF AMERICA'S STUDENTS AND ADULTS' ACHIEVEMENT IN AREAS AFFECTED BY SCHOOLING WITH THEIR PEERS AROUND THE WORLD SOL ED-98-R-0033 DUE 102398 POC Yolanda L. Abney, 202-708-8191, RFP Request Line 202-708-6498, Nadine Kim, Contract Specialist, 201-260-1679 This RFP invites proposals for TIMSS-R and other International Studies. The purpose of this procurement is to build a data network that can provide the information necessary for informed decision making on the part of national, state, and local policy makers. The procurement is based on the need for an examination and understanding of what other nations are doing to further the educational achievement of their populations, in light of understanding the growing concerns related to international economic competitiveness, the changing face of our workplace, and the expanding international marketplace we trade in. Requests for copies of the RFP may be made by telephone (202/708-6498),mail, telegram or in person. All requests should be in reference to RFP ED98-R-0033, TIMSS-R AND other International Studies. Requests by mail should be sent to the address above. It is anticipated that requested copies will be mailed out on September 23, 1998. Copies may also be picked up in person on that date at the same address. The closing date is anticipated to be October 23, 1998. Posted 09/03/98 (I-SN245742). (0246)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0024 19980908\B-0003.SOL)