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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 29, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Consortium Membership and Assessment Licensing

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HE125426QE069Federal

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The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoWEA) intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (FFP IDIQ) contract for consortium membership and assessment licensing services to support its educational assessment program for grades 3 through 7. The requirement mandates full membership in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), operated by the Regents of the University of California, which is the only entity capable of providing proprietary computer-adaptive assessments in English language arts/literacy and mathematics, along with related instructional tools, accessibility frameworks, and psychometric support. The services include ongoing access to summative and interim assessment items, online Tools for Teachers platform licensing, interoperable technical architecture in IMS Global/IEdTech formats, active participation in consortium governance with voting rights, and comprehensive technical support delivered within one business day. The contract has a five-year period of performance, comprising a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with a total estimated value of $1,188,945, of which $237,789 in FY26 funds is currently available for the base period. The contract is justified under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a) and FAR 6.103(a) due to the unique and exclusive capabilities of SBAC, including its secure item banks, validated psychometric models, and legal authority to grant consortium membership, which no other vendor can replicate without causing significant delays or cost duplication. All work will be performed at the contractor’s facilities, with administrative oversight centered in Alexandria, Virginia. The contractor must comply with stringent cybersecurity standards aligned with Department of War and DoWEA policies, ensure all digital content is compatible with Google Chrome and Edge browsers, and conform to Section 508 accessibility requirements for information and communication technology. Privacy protections are mandatory, requiring adherence to the Privacy Act, the use of unique non-PII credentials for user accounts, and annual completion of DoD Privacy Act/PII training by all staff with access to student or staff data, with written verification submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative 120 days before each option period expires. Technical deliverables must meet 100% PWS compliance for consortium membership, core licensing, accessibility, and interoperability tasks, while research and governance outputs must achieve 80% accuracy in drafts and 100% accuracy in final versions. The contractor is required to participate in a post-award

General Info

Sole-source contract to University of California for Smarter Balanced assessments and services for grades 3–7.

NAICS

611710 - Educational Support Services

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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26QE069 DoWEA Consortium Membership and Assessment Licensing PWS Draft

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26QE069_JNA_062926 Sole Source Justification for Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DOD Education Activity
Contacts2 people available
OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA
Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA
Contacts
Andrew Johnston

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This is a notice of intent to award on a sole source basis and is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete this requirement. Responses to this notice are voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of information.


The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) requires consortium membership and associated assessment licensing services to support its educational assessment program. The contractor shall provide membership in an assessment consortium with access to proprietary computer-adaptive assessments in English language arts/literacy and mathematics for grades 3–7, including related instructional and accessibility resources. The requirement also includes participation in consortium governance, access to validated assessment tools, and support for longitudinal student performance tracking. Services must ensure compatibility with DoWEA’s existing test delivery platform and include necessary technical support and maintenance.


The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611710, Educational Support Services, and the applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is U009, Education/Training - General.


DoWEA intends to award a sole-source contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a), as implemented by FAR 6.103(a), on the basis that only one responsible source can meet the Government’s requirement. The Regents of the University of California, acting as the operational and fiscal agent for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), is the only entity capable of providing the required consortium membership and access to its proprietary adaptive assessment system, including its secure item banks and psychometric framework. No other vendor possesses the legal authority or technical capability to provide equivalent services without resulting in unacceptable delays or substantial duplication of costs.


The anticipated contract type is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year period of performance consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Additional details regarding the requirement are provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A).


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  1. Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Consortium Membership and Assessment Licensing
  2. Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)

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