Passing Score Standard Setting and Technical Documentation

The contract seeks a subcontractor to lead standard-setting studies aimed at establishing a legally defensible passing score for certification or licensing exams administered by the Office of Court Administration in Texas. The primary responsibilities include designing and executing rigorous psychometric procedures to determine the appropriate cut score, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and legal standards for high-stakes testing. The subcontractor must produce comprehensive technical documentation that thoroughly supports the benchmarking process, providing clear methodological justification, data analysis, and evidence of fairness, reliability, and defensibility in court or regulatory environments. The work is classified under NAICS code 541690, indicating it falls within other scientific and technical consulting services, and is issued as a subcontract with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. There is no specified set-aside designation or solicitation number, and no point of contact or physical location details are provided, though performance is expected to support Texas state court operations. Interested parties must review the full solicitation through the provided Texas SmartBuy portal link to understand full expectations, deliverables, and submission requirements.