U--Science Assessments, CAO

Solicitation 140A2326Q0159 is a request for quotes from the Indian Education Acquisition Office for the development, delivery, and support of science assessment systems for Bureau of Indian Education schools. The scope of work includes the creation of a student registration portal, test administration manuals, assessment reports, and the delivery of both on-site and virtual teacher training. The contract is structured with a one-year base period and four optional one-year extension periods, with specific options for test item customization and interim assessments. Performance is nationwide across multiple time zones, and all deliverables must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and WCAG 2.0 Level AA. The government will award the contract based on a trade-off process, evaluating three primary factors: experience, management and technical approach, and pricing. Awardees must adhere to strict security and personnel requirements, including background investigations per HSPD-12, U.S. citizenship for key personnel, and a commitment to Indian Preference hiring. Contractors are required to manage all invoicing electronically through the Internet Payment Platform and maintain rigorous data security standards in accordance with NIST and FIPS guidelines for handling Controlled Unclassified Information and Personally Identifiable Information. All deliverables are considered U.S. Government property with unlimited rights.