FY26-OSSE-HW-SCATC CoP Planning Design and Support

The District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education is seeking a vendor to deliver professional development and capacity-building supports aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism in schools designated for school improvement. The vendor will be responsible for co-developing a community of practice with school stakeholders to foster collaboration, share best practices, and build sustainable strategies tailored to local needs. This initiative is designed to strengthen the ability of school teams to implement evidence-based interventions that address the root causes of absenteeism and improve student attendance outcomes. The contract is part of the FY26 procurement cycle and is currently in the forecast phase, with no solicitation number assigned yet. The work will be performed within the District of Columbia, and the vendor must demonstrate expertise in adult learning, school improvement, and attendance intervention frameworks. The project emphasizes partnership and co-creation, requiring the vendor to engage directly with educators, administrators, and community members to design and implement supports that are responsive, scalable, and rooted in school-specific contexts. There is no set-aside designation specified, and all eligible vendors are encouraged to respond when the formal solicitation is issued.