Research and Efficacy Validation Services

The contract seeks a third-party researcher to evaluate the efficacy of a simulation platform designed for middle and high school students by analyzing its impact on academic achievement, student engagement, and mastery of curriculum content. The work involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting educational data to produce a comprehensive evaluation report that validates the platform’s effectiveness in real-world classroom settings. The researcher must employ rigorous methodologies to ensure the findings are credible, actionable, and aligned with educational outcomes tracked by the agency. This subcontract is issued by the Director of Secondary Education in New Jersey under NAICS code 541611, which classifies it as management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with responses required by July 31, 2026. The place of performance and specific contact details are not provided, indicating flexibility in location but also suggesting that work may be conducted remotely or across multiple school districts within the state. The purpose is not merely to measure usage but to determine whether the simulation platform meaningfully improves learning outcomes, providing evidence to support potential scaling or continued investment in the tool.