91990018C0020
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
This is a contract to examine the implementation of the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (SRCL) program and to assess the feasibility of an impact evaluation of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLD) program (with an option to conduct the impact evaluation, in option period I, if deemed feasible).
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20002 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
DOGE This definitive contract was on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) termination list as of July 2025. See All
Termination This definitive contract was terminated for convenience (partial or complete) in January 2026.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 05/17/23 to 02/29/28 and the Potential Award value has decreased from $14,359,403 to $14,359,354.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Education has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 37%
Termination This definitive contract was terminated for convenience (partial or complete) in January 2026.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 05/17/23 to 02/29/28 and the Potential Award value has decreased from $14,359,403 to $14,359,354.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Education has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 37%
American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral Sciences was awarded
Definitive Contract 91990018C0020 (919900-18-C-0020)
worth up to $14,359,354
by the Institute of Education Sciences
in May 2018.
The contract
has a duration of 9 years 9 months and
was awarded
through solicitation COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY PROGRAM EVALUATION
full & open
with
NAICS 541720 and
PSC B542
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 3 bids received.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 1/29/26
Period of Performance
5/18/18
Start Date
2/29/28
Current End Date
2/29/28
Potential End Date
Obligations
$14.4M
Total Obligated
$14.4M
Current Award
$14.4M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
91990018C0020
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Labor Services Billing
Annual labor billing rates and FTE reported for 91990018C0020
| Year | Services Invoiced | Hours | FTE | Blended Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $218,380 | 1,450.8 | 0.7 | $150.53 |
| 2019 | $1,863,440 | 3,749.0 | 1.8 | $497.05 |
| 2020 | $1,722,642 | 6,098.3 | 2.9 | $282.48 |
| 2021 | $788,659 | 4,672.5 | 2.2 | $168.79 |
| 2022 | $520,459 | 1,213.0 | 0.6 | $429.07 |
| 2023 | $2,829,567 | 7,196.5 | 3.5 | $393.19 |
| 2024 | $1,324,724 | 6,764.1 | 3.2 | $195.85 |
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for 91990018C0020
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for 91990018C0020
Transaction History
Modifications to 91990018C0020
People
Suggested agency contacts for 91990018C0020
Competition
Number of Bidders
3
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Awardee UEI
MCN6J5L6M3T4
Awardee CAGE
9B514
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
919900 CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN
Funding Office
910039
Created By
jana.knapp@ed.gov
Last Modified By
katie.opper@ed.gov
Approved By
katie.opper@ed.gov
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
DC-98
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education for the Disadvantaged, Education (091-0900) | Elementary, secondary, and vocational education | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $17,186,411 | 100% |
Modified: 1/29/26