NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY'S BULLETIN BOARD FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS UNDER $100,000R - Technical Assistance to Develop and Implement a Communications Plan to Support the Release of an Early Childhood Literacy Research ReportSupporting Documents General Information CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: DESCRIPTION: The National Institute for Literacy (Institute) was established to ensure that literacy would have a place on the federal policy agenda and to invigorate a national effort to improve adult literacy. Its primary activities to strengthen literacy across the lifespan are authorized by the U.S. Congress under two laws, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) in the Workforce Investment Act and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The AEFLA directs the Institute to provide national leadership regarding literacy, coordinate literacy services and policy, and serve as a national resource for adult education and literacy programs. The NCLB law directs the Institute to disseminate information on scientifically based reading research pertaining to children, youth, and adults as well as information about development and implementation of classroom reading programs based on the research. The Institute's authorizing laws organize its activities into four general areas: program improvement; policy and technical assistance; information dissemination, including dissemination of scientifically based reading research and effective reading programs based on scientific research; and coordination of research support. To carry out these duties, the Institute has concentrated its efforts on projects that could bring about significant improvement across the adult education system and enhance the use of findings from scientific research in reading instruction for all ages. Together, the Institute's authorizing laws reinforce a focus on disseminating critical information on reading across the lifespan while allowing the Institute to address broader challenges associated with improving the effectiveness of the adult literacy service delivery system. Additional information about the Institute and its projects can be found on its website. Please visit www.nifl.gov. The National Institute for Literacy is preparing to release the National Early Literacy Panel (NELP) report and an executive summary in the early to mid-spring. The goal of the NELP, a much anticipated research report, is to advance research-based emergent literacy practices, informing ways parents and early childhood providers can help young children-infants, toddlers, and preschoolers-acquire literacy skills. The NELP report will also be useful to the work of Federal and state policy and decision makers and public- private funders. The Institute seeks communications and public awareness strategies to effectively roll out the report and to create awareness and impact in the media. These strategies will be informed and guided by the Institute. The Statement of Work is available online. All requests pertaining to this solicitation shall reference the Solicitation Number: ED-08-R-0005. Questions for clarification must be provided by email to procurement@nifl.gov by June 26, 2008. Responses will be provided on or about June 30, 2008. The closing date for submitting proposals is July 11, by 12:00 noon (EST). Point of Contact |
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