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Student Assessment Design and Development

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Submission Closed05/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks the development of standardized assessment instruments in reading, mathematics, and science that are fully aligned with the OECD PISA frameworks and NCES quality standards. The work involves designing and constructing reliable, valid, and equitable evaluations suitable for large-scale administration, ensuring alignment with international benchmarks and U.S. educational assessment quality requirements. The scope includes item development, pilot testing, psychometric analysis, and final instrument refinement to support accurate measurement of student learning outcomes across diverse populations. This is a subcontract under the Department of Education, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541720 indicating scientific research and development services. The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. ET on May 21, 2026. Performance is expected to be centered in Washington, with no set-aside provisions specified. The contract reflects a critical effort to enhance national and global assessment capabilities by producing high-quality, standardized tools that support evidence-based education policy and improvement initiatives.