Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engine for Student Writing Assessment

The contract seeks the development of a natural language processing engine designed to automatically assess student essays by evaluating grammar, structural coherence, and alignment with educational standards, delivering real-time feedback to support learning and improvement. The system must accurately identify language errors, analyze rhetorical structure, and align responses with established academic benchmarks, ensuring reliability and usability in educational environments. The technology should be scalable, robust, and capable of handling diverse writing styles and proficiency levels typical in K-12 and secondary settings. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it falls under custom computer programming services, and is issued by the Pioneer Regional Education Service Agency in Georgia. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is detailed, the work is expected to support statewide educational initiatives through technology-enabled writing assessment. The project will require deep expertise in NLP, machine learning, and educational standards frameworks to deliver a functional, accurate, and educationally meaningful tool.