R -- DoDEA Educational Partnership Directorate Program Evaluation

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICESThe Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) requires a comprehensive external independent evaluation of its Educational Partnership Directorate (EPD) programs. For the evaluation, DoDEA also requires support in determining the optimal set of outcome and performance data to be measured. DoDEA is seeking sources that have the capability to develop and implement an external independent evaluation of EPD?s program. The Contractor shall: A. Collaborate with EPD personnel to identify and refine evaluation questions based on EPD?s annual goals and objectives. B. Provide data gathering tools specific to EPD?s goals and objectives. C. Conduct all data collection, relying on EPD?s personnel for assistance only when the data cannot be otherwise obtained. D. Follow all applicable regulations and policies for data collection, including those of any school districts, organizations, or agencies with which EPD works. E. Analyze the evaluation questions and responses, detailing the degree to which each outcome was met and identifying any areas that may require more attention and/or revised strategies. F. Report the results of the evaluation in three formats: detailed written report, written executive summary, and materials for presentation, such as PowerPoint-type media and handouts. All materials shall be submitted to DoDEA?s Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR) electronically. G. Provide DoDEA with the raw data that underlies its/their test results as well as related technical manuals. H. At the Post-Award Teleconference, the Contractor and DoDEA shall discuss the external evaluation plan and other deliverables. I. At the two-day Post-Award Meeting held at DoDEA headquarters in Arlington, VA, the Contractor and DoDEA shall finalize the evaluation plan and next steps. No information concerning this request for information or requests for clarification will be provided in response to telephone calls. All inquiries will be answered and provided to potential offerors via email at [email protected]. No inquiries will be considered if received more than twenty-five (25) calendar days after the release of this notice. DISCLAIMER This Request for Information is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.215-3, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expense associated with responding to the Request for Information. Responses to this Request for Information will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review.