NCS PEARSON INC

NCS PEARSON INC specializes in the design, development, and implementation of large-scale student assessment systems and educational research initiatives for federal agencies. Their core capabilities center on creating summative assessment platforms aligned with College and Career Ready Standards, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with deep expertise in scoring methodologies, data processing pipelines, and psychometric validation frameworks. The contractor delivers end-to-end assessment solutions—from test design and item development to automated scoring, reporting, and compliance with federal education standards—demonstrating strong proficiency in educational measurement, data analytics, and system integration for high-stakes testing environments. Their technical edge lies in scaling robust, secure, and audit-ready assessment infrastructures that support nationwide or multi-jurisdictional deployment, with a focus on equity, reliability, and alignment to national benchmarks. The contractor maintains a consistent presence with the Department of Defense, where they deliver assessment systems for the Department of Defense Education Activity, ensuring alignment of curriculum and evaluation across military-connected schools. They also partner with the Department of Education on critical national initiatives like the National Assessment of Educational Progress, providing technical infrastructure for large-scale data collection, scoring, and reporting under the Institute of Education Sciences. Additional engagement with the Department of the Interior reflects their ability to support tribal education programs through tailored assessment frameworks. Their primary industry focus is on Educational Support Services and Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, positioning them as a niche provider of evidence-based education technology and policy research solutions. They serve the federal education and defense sectors with specialized knowledge in standards-based assessment, psychometrics, and large-scale data processing for educational outcomes. NCS PEARSON INC is a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with no federal certifications on record. Their geographic footprint is centered on federal contract performance, with no indication of international or state-level operations beyond their federal client engagements.