AP® Calculus AB and BC Custom Course Content
ID: HE125425QE023Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA)DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITYALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA

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Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to develop custom online course content for AP® Calculus AB and BC, aimed at enhancing educational resources for over 67,000 students in its global network of schools for the 2024-25 academic year. The contractor will be responsible for creating original, high-quality educational materials that align with College Board standards, including comprehensive assessments and multimedia resources, while ensuring compliance with privacy and cybersecurity requirements. This initiative underscores the importance of providing robust digital learning tools to support military-connected students and maintain high educational standards. Interested vendors should contact Andrew Johnston at andrew.johnston@dodea.edu or Valeria Murray at valeria.murray@dodea.edu for further details, with a total contract value of $24 million and specific deliverables outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    The document outlines a federal request for proposal (RFP) related to the development of custom AP® Calculus AB and BC course materials for the academic year running from April 7, 2025, to April 6, 2026, with an option for renewal the following year. It details the pricing structure of various course elements categorized under Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), specifying fixed firm pricing (FFP) for each item. Key offerings include comprehensive lesson and unit materials, semester exam assessments, illustrations, interactive learning objects, and technical support, along with the requirement for ISBN and digital licensing. Quantities are provided for each course component, which reflects the needs for both AP Calculus AB and BC courses. The document is structured into a base year and an option year, each detailing item descriptions, unit quantities, and pricing requirements. The overall objective of this RFP is to solicit proposals from vendors capable of delivering high-quality academic materials, aligning with specific performance work standards (PWS). This initiative underscores the government's investment in educational resources to enhance the teaching and learning experience in advanced mathematics.
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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) seeks to develop custom online course content for AP® Calculus AB and BC for the 2024-25 school year, accommodating over 67,000 students across its global network of schools. This initiative aims to align the course content with the College Board's standards and the educational frameworks adopted by DoDEA. The contractor is required to create original, high-quality educational materials that include comprehensive assessments, multimedia resources, and meet technical specifications for integration into DoDEA’s learning management system. Key tasks involve developing course content that supports a multirepresentational approach to calculus, ensuring adherence to academic integrity and accessibility standards, and delivering lesson plans, assessments, and supporting multimedia resources. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in AP curriculum development and compliance with privacy and cybersecurity requirements. Participation in regular progress meetings and iterative content reviews will be essential for timely execution. This RFP signifies DoDEA's commitment to maintaining high educational standards and providing robust digital learning tools for military-connected students.
    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking a contractor to develop custom AP® Calculus AB and BC course content for the Virtual High School. This initiative aims to enhance online instruction for over 67,000 military and civilian dependents, aligning with College and Career Ready Standards and AP® requirements. The contractor must create content that includes a comprehensive curriculum, assessments, multimedia resources, and instructional frameworks that exceed the quality of similar offerings in high-performing U.S. public schools. Additionally, multifaceted assessments and instructional strategies are required to support asynchronous learning. The project encompasses developing ten content units, each with detailed lesson plans, assessments, and multimedia components, ensuring accessibility and adherence to federal cybersecurity and privacy standards. The successful contractor will be responsible for ongoing technical support, compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, and maintaining data security protocols. This contract reflects DoDEA's commitment to providing high-quality education through innovative course offerings for its unique student population.
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