Strategic Communications Services for the National Assessment Governing Board - RFQ 91995926Q0010
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Education, National Assessment Governing Board is seeking Strategic Communications Services under RFQ 91995926Q0010. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for firms with demonstrated knowledge of education policy and expertise in media relations within the education sector. The work involves developing and implementing a broad communications strategy to disseminate National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results and the Governing Board's work. Quotes are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive strategic communications services, including:
- Developing a broad communications strategy.
- Supporting strategy implementation.
- Creating content and drafting messages, articles, and posts for traditional and social media.
- Identifying and prioritizing audiences for outreach and partnership building.
- Determining optimal tactics and channels to communicate NAEP results and Governing Board policies/actions. Bidders must possess expertise in education policy and first-hand experience working with media in the education sector.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 541820 - Public Relations Agencies, Size Standard $19,000,000)
- Department/Agency: Department of Education, National Assessment Governing Board
- Product/Service Code: R426 (Communications Services)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
Key Dates
- Clarification Questions Due: June 10, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Quotes Due: July 1, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
Submission Information
All submissions and clarification questions must follow the instructions detailed in Attachment C, "Instructions to Offerors." Clarification questions must be submitted via email to the primary contact.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tony White (tony.white@ed.gov)