Regional Educational Laboratory Program: 2027 – 2031 Cycle

09/14/2026 - A revised version of the SF1449 has been posted.  The only changes are as follows:

1. Instructionss to Offerors - Proposal Submission Requirements #7, Phase 1 Submission Page Maximum table - Change Cover page to Title Page

2. Instructionss to Offerors - Proposal Submission Requirements #8 - Clarify font size and spacing for tables and graphics

3. Instructionss to Offerors - Phase 1 - Correct language from Cover letter/Cover page to Title Page

End of Changes. 

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services support. The size standard is $24.5M. The Department intends to award up to ten (10) IDIQ awards as a result of this RFP, one per REL Region. The period of performance for the IDIQ will consist of a 60-month ordering period. The Department intends on awarding the first task order (Task Order #001) at the time of IDIQ award. The period of performance for Task Order #001 will be from 01/03/2027 to 01/02/2028 and is subject to availability of funds.

A notional schedule for this procurement is below:

Phase I Quotes Due: 09/18/2026
Notification of Advisory Down Select: On or around 10/02/2026
Phase II Questions Due: On or around 10/09/2026
Phase II Proposals Due: On or around 10/30/2026
Award: 12/31/2026

The document titled "91990026R0015 SF1449 Final" contains the full Instructions to Offerors and all other required documentation.