Interactive Online Science Simulations/Labs and STEM Cases for grades 6-12 Science - Title 1 Funded

The contract solicitation seeks a vendor to provide a research-validated platform of interactive online science simulations and STEM Cases for students in grades 6 through 12, funded through Title I. The platform must include a minimum of 500 virtual labs and simulations, all of which must be inquiry-based, proven through empirical research to significantly improve student achievement, engagement, and conceptual understanding of science content. Prior use of Explore Learning by Passaic Public Schools serves as a benchmark for expected functionality and effectiveness. The vendor is required to submit evidence demonstrating the platform’s efficacy, including published studies or implementation data showing measurable impacts on student learning outcomes. The place of performance is Passaic, New Jersey, with delivery of the digital solution intended for use across the district’s middle and high school science classrooms. The solicitation was issued on July 14, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, under solicitation number 09Q-27. While no specific contract type, pricing structure, or award basis is stated, the emphasis on proven educational outcomes suggests that technical merit will take precedence over cost in the evaluation. The contracting authority is the Director of Secondary Education, Grades 6–12, located at Passaic Board of Education’s Business Office. Key contacts include Rosemary Cortez, 6–12 Supervisor of Science, and Maritza Colon-Montanez, Purchasing Manager. No formal contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, detailed inspection protocols, packaging requirements, payment instructions, or representations and certifications are included in the solicitation documents. Administrative and logistical details such as accounting codes, invoicing systems, and contract administration personnel are also unspecified.