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

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the Institute of Education Sciences' (IES) Data Repository and Restricted Use Data Program. The contractor will provide support for a computing environment where researchers approved by IES can obtain secure, remote access to approved IES Restricted Use Data (RUD) for approved research projects. The contractor will also assist in expanding and managing secure, remote access to RUD in alignment with IES's mission to promote evidence-building, with a focus on improving student outcomes, while meeting IES's responsibilities to protect confidential information collected for statistical purposes. Key responsibilities include operating the virtual enclave, overseeing the removal of physical media, and managing key components of the RUD license application process for new users and datasets. Some of the key features of this opportunity include: • Providing a secure computing environment for researchers to access restricted use data • Assisting in the expansion and management of secure, remote access to restricted use data • Operating the virtual enclave and overseeing the removal of physical media • Managing key components of the RUD license application process for new users and datasets • Ensuring compliance with Department of Education security requirements and privacy policies