Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking information from vendors about their capability to support the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). IPEDS is a system of interrelated surveys that collects data on postsecondary education in the United States. The department is looking for vendors who can continue to support the established IPEDS survey components while also advancing IPEDS data collection tools and abilities. The vendor should have experience in performing large complex data projects, federal reporting, and higher education data. The vendor should also be able to provide feedback and questions related to the requirement and the draft Performance Work Statement. • The IPEDS system collects data on postsecondary education in eight areas: institutional characteristics, institutional prices, admissions, enrollment, student financial aid, degrees and certificates conferred, student persistence and success, and institutional resources. • The vendor should have experience with data collection, processing, and publication requirements. • The vendor should have experience with federal reporting and implementation of data collections adhering to federal requirements. • The vendor should have experience with higher education data and be able to interpret and compare descriptive data points and outcome measures across a wide range of institutions.