RFP-415-2700000032-3 | GEAR UP Ky- SAT Platform Q&A

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Council on Postsecondary Education and its GEAR UP Kentucky program, is soliciting a personal service contract for a testing platform and associated training for college readiness assessments. While the primary focus is on the SAT, the selected vendor must demonstrate the capacity to support both SAT and ACT assessments, as the final choice depends on the Kentucky Department of Education's vendor selection for the 2026-27 school year. Key deliverables include the provision of the testing platform, user onboarding coordination with schools, and comprehensive technical support. The contract requires strict adherence to data security standards, including maintaining all data within the contiguous United States, encrypting sensitive data, and providing annual third-party certification reports such as SOC 2 type 2. The contract will be awarded based on a best value ranking approach, with price weighted at 90 points and delivery time at 10 points. Bidders must also pass a warranty requirement, providing at least a five-year warranty on frame, parts, and labor for staff use equipment at no additional cost. Legal compliance is mandatory, including certifications regarding debarment and suspension per FAR 52.209-5, and adherence to various Kentucky Revised Statutes regarding boycotts and labor laws. Proposals must be submitted in separate technical and cost volumes by the October 30, 2026, deadline, with pricing strictly prohibited in the technical submission.