IES Data Repository and Restricted Use Data (DR-RUD) Program
The U.S. Department of Education seeks contractor support for a secure, remote computing environment to provide approved researchers access to restricted-use data from the Institute of Education Sciences. The contract is firm-fixed price, with an updated Performance Work Statement dated May 21, 2026, and a pricing template provided via an amendment. The contractor will manage the virtual enclave, oversee the removal of physical media, and handle key components of the data license application process. This effort supports IES’s mission to improve student outcomes through evidence-building while protecting confidential statistical information. No specific budget amount, performance location, or non-bid timelines are mentioned in the description.