Grades 6-8 English Language Arts (ELA) Instructional Resources
ID: HE125425QE025Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA)DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITYALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA

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Book Publishers (513130)

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BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8450b78c839b48798f33dabcc4393906/view
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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking proposals for digital instructional resources for Grades 6-8 English Language Arts (ELA) for the 2024-2025 school year. The procurement aims to provide digital textbooks, instructional materials, assessment tools, and training to support over 15,000 students and 250 teachers across 161 schools worldwide, ensuring alignment with College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) and compliance with technical specifications, including cybersecurity and accessibility guidelines. This initiative is crucial for supporting military-connected students by delivering high-quality educational resources that facilitate learning continuity and transition. Interested contractors should contact Andrew Johnston at andrew.johnston@dodea.edu or Alim Koroma at Alim.Koroma@dodea.edu for further details regarding the proposal submission process.

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    Andrew Johnston
    andrew.johnston@dodea.edu
    Alim Koroma
    Alim.Koroma@dodea.edu
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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking proposals for digital instructional resources for Grades 6-8 English Language Arts (ELA) for the 2024-2025 school year. The contractors will provide digital textbooks, instructional materials, assessment tools, and training to support over 15,000 students and 250 teachers across 161 schools worldwide. The resources must align with the College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) and include both reading and writing components, grammar instruction, and multi-language support. Additionally, the contractors are required to ensure compliance with technical specifications, including cybersecurity standards and accessibility guidelines. Key deliverables encompass student and teacher bundles, a digital assessment suite, professional development, and ongoing technical support. Proposals must demonstrate the ability to integrate with DoDEA’s existing learning management system while ensuring privacy and data security. This initiative emphasizes supporting military-connected students by providing high-quality educational resources that facilitate transition and learning continuity. The document outlines specific requirements, performance standards, and deliverables necessary for the successful execution of this contract, highlighting the DoDEA's commitment to educational excellence for the dependents of military personnel.
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