; and (ii) how those educational needs could be addressed most effectively. (3) Requirements In determining whether to award a contract under this section to an eligible entity, the Evaluation and Evidence Use Commissioner shall ensure that an eligible entity has a history of effectiveness in carrying out applied research, development, and evidence use activities, including by considering the results of any completed evaluation required under this part or title II if such entity previously received a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under such part or title. (c) Applications (1) Submission Each eligible entity desiring a contract under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Evaluation and Evidence Use Commissioner may reasonably require. (2) Plan Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain— (A) a plan, spanning the period of the contract, for carrying out the activities described in this section in a manner that addresses— (i) the priorities established under section 205; (ii) the needs of all States (and to the extent practicable, of Bureau-funded schools (as applicable) and local educational agencies) within the region to be served by the regional educational laboratory, on an ongoing basis; and (iii) how the eligible entity will support the development and operation of one or more high-quality research-practice partnerships (as defined in section 133(e)(2)) to serve the applicable geographic region that will be self-sustaining by the end of the eligible entity's contract under this section