IES Data Repository and Restricted Use Data (DR-RUD) Program

The U.S. Department of Education intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Data Repository and Restricted Use Data (DR-RUD) Program under solicitation number 91990026R0010. The contractor will provide a secure computing environment for researchers to obtain remote access to approved IES Restricted Use Data, specifically data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE). This initiative supports the transition to a fully digital license program by operating a virtual enclave, managing the decommissioning of physical media, and overseeing the license application process for new users and datasets to improve student outcomes while protecting confidential statistical information.

Performance is located in Washington, DC, and is classified under NAICS 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services and PSC DH10 for IT and Telecom - Platform as a Service: Database, Mainframe, Middleware. There is no set-aside assigned to this requirement. The solicitation was updated on May 22, 2026, to include four attachments: a response to clarification questions, a pricing template, the original solicitation document, and an updated Performance Work Statement dated May 21, 2026.

The response deadline for this solicitation is June 4, 2026. Charles Fields serves as the point of contact for this requirement. The procurement focuses on expanding and managing secure access to restricted data in alignment with the IES mission to promote evidence-building.