Active Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD - RFQ 91995926Q0010

    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
    Sol. 91995926Q0010Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)WASHINGTON, DC
    Open · 28d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    28
    closes Jul 1, 2026
    POSTED
    May 21, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541820
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    R426
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Education is seeking quotes for strategic communications services for the National Assessment Governing Board. This total small business set-aside opportunity requires expertise in education policy and media relations to develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy. Quotes are due by July 1, 2026.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    91995926Q0010
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    May 21, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 1, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541820AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    R426
    Primary Contact
    Tony White
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20001
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    **PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE AND ALL ATTACHMENTS IN ITS ENTIRETY**

    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12.201-1 – Simplified Procedures. This announcement serves as the only solicitation. Please follow all submission instructions carefully.

    This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 541820 – Public Relations Agencies – Small Business Size Standard is $19,000,000. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

    Solicitation number 91995926Q0010 is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ) for Strategic Communications Services for the National Assessment Governing Board. The Governing Board seeks communications experts with a demonstrated knowledge of education policy and first-hand expertise working with media in the education sector. The work shall entail creating a broad communications strategy and supporting its implementation. This implementation includes developing content, drafting messages, articles, and posts for both traditional and social media, identifying and prioritizing audiences for outreach and partnership building, and ascertaining the best tactics and channels to communicate Natioanal Assessment of Educational Progress results and the Governing Board’s work, such as Board policies and actions. See the Statement of Work - Attachment A -  for specific requirements. 

    The Department will only accept written clarification questions from potential quoters via email. Clarification questions must be submitted no later than 12:00 pm ET on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Please submit clarification questions as detailed in the Instructions to Offerors - Attachment C.

    The quote is due via email only by 12:00 pm ET, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Please submit quotes as detailed in the Instructions to Offerors - Attachment C. 

    Key dates

    1. May 21, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 1, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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