K-5 Literacy Instructional Resources
ID: HE1254Q25E012Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130)

PSC

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5d86a7c163424b708accdabee7bfe810/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 31, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) intends to award a sole source contract for K-5 Literacy Instructional Resources, aimed at enhancing literacy skills for over 67,000 students across 161 schools serving military families worldwide. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive print and digital literacy curriculum materials that align with College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS), including differentiated instructional resources, assessments, and ongoing support for teachers and students. This initiative underscores the importance of delivering high-quality, research-based educational materials that ensure accessibility for special education and multilingual students, while also adhering to federal regulations regarding privacy and data security. The total estimated contract value is $3,795,102.06, with a base period of one year and three one-year options. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Mumbi Mutala at mumbi.mutala@dodea.edu, referencing solicitation No. HE1254-25-Q-E012.

Point(s) of Contact
Mumbi Mutala
(571) 372-1341
mumbi.mutala@dodea.edu
Alim Koroma
Alim.Koroma@dodea.edu
Files
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25QE012_ATTCH10_PWS-v3_011725.docx
Jan 21, 2025, 9:12 PM UTC
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for K-5 Literacy Instructional Resources for the 2024-25 school year. With 161 schools serving over 67,000 students of military families worldwide, the proposal seeks comprehensive print and digital literacy curriculum that aligns with College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS). The contractor will provide differentiated instructional materials, assessments, and support resources for teachers and students to enhance literacy skills. Key requirements include developing grade-specific resources that engage students, ensuring alignment with CCRSL, and including digital access for special education and multilingual support. Additionally, the contractor must deliver high-quality, research-based materials with sufficient non-fiction content, ensure technical support for digital resources, and provide ongoing training and program support tools. The emphasis on standards alignment, accessibility for disabled students, privacy protections, and data security underlines the government’s commitment to effective educational resources. The document outlines performance expectations and acceptable quality levels, necessitating adherence to timelines for delivery and compliance with federal regulations governing information technology and privacy.
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