Quality Assurance & Compliance Testing

The contract seeks an independent contractor to perform comprehensive quality assurance testing on print and digital educational materials, focusing on durability, alignment with the Science of Reading, and compliance with accessibility standards. Testing will include detailed usability reviews to evaluate how effectively materials support diverse learners, with all findings compiled into formal reports that document adherence to required benchmarks and identify areas needing improvement. The work must be conducted in accordance with industry best practices to ensure materials are robust, pedagogically sound, and fully accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. This agreement is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, issued by the Kentucky office of the U.S. Department of Education, with performance expected to occur across multiple unspecified locations under the designation “Other.” The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 27, 2026. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in educational materials evaluation, familiarity with accessibility regulations such as WCAG and Section 508, and experience assessing literacy curricula against current research on reading development. The absence of a set-aside designation indicates the opportunity is open to all eligible vendors without demographic or size-based restrictions.