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R -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESEARCH-BASED PRACTICES IN ADULT LITERACY SOL RFP00-001 DUE 122799 POC Sandra Baxter or Sharyn Abbott, 202-233-2025 The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is seeking interested bidders for a simplified acquisition competition (for this simplified acquisition, individuals are considered a small business) to carry out the initial stages of NIFL's work disseminating information on research-based practices in adult literacy. For the period January 3, 2000 to January 30, 2001, NIFL seeks to work with a contractor for the purpose of: (1) developing and maintaining an on-line database of research studies about how adults learn to read, (2) developing and maintaining an on-line database of examples of research-based programs and practices that are effective in helping adults learn to read, (3) convening an expert panel to assess the uses and implications of research on reading acquisition in other stages of life to inform research and practice with adults, (4) preparing reports on the results of the panel's assessment for national distribution, and (5) assisting with other projects as necessary. The expected release date of this RFP is on or about December 10, 1999. In addition a copy of the RFP can be obtained from NIFL's web site: www.nifl.gov or by emailing Sabbott@nifl.gov.(PLEASE SEND ALL CORRESPONDANCE TO: National Institute for Literacy(NIFL), 1775 I Street, NW, Suite 730, Washington, DC 20006-2401, AND NOT THE 7TH AND D STREET ADDRESS). Posted 11/26/99 (W-SN403756). (0330)

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