Prekindergarten Comprehensive Curriculum, Portfolio, and Assessment System
ID: HE125424QE030Type: Presolicitation
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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)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking a contractor to provide a comprehensive Prekindergarten Curriculum, Portfolio, and Assessment System aimed at supporting over 67,000 military-connected students across 161 schools for the 2024-25 school year. The procurement requires instructional resources that align with College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS), including print, digital, and manipulative materials, as well as a web-based assessment system for effective student data management. This initiative is crucial for enhancing educational outcomes for transient military families, ensuring that instructional quality meets high U.S. public school standards. The total estimated contract value is $8,610,340.80, with a base period of one year and five optional one-year extensions. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Krista Chamberlain at krista.chamberlain@dodea.edu, indicating "Prekindergarten Comprehensive Curriculum, Portfolio, and Assessment System" in the subject line.

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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) seeks comprehensive prekindergarten instructional and assessment resources for the 2024-25 school year, aiming to support over 67,000 military-connected students across 161 schools. The required resources must align with College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) and include print, digital, and manipulative instructional materials that promote social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. A web-based portfolio and assessment system must be developed to streamline student data management, integrating with DoDEA's existing systems. The contract will span five years with an optional additional year, and it emphasizes ongoing professional learning and support for educators to effectively utilize the resources. Key tasks outlined for potential contractors include documenting curriculum standards alignment, providing diverse instructional resources, and developing a robust assessment system that captures student progress effectively. Additionally, the contractor must offer implementation plans for professional learning tailored for teachers and administrators, ensuring best practices in instruction and assessment are understood and applied nationwide. Maintaining stringent privacy and security protocols is also a critical component of the initiative to protect students' personal information. This RFP underscores DoDEA's commitment to enhancing educational outcomes for transient military families, ensuring instructional quality aligns with high U.S. public school system standards.
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