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Country: USA
Summary: Source Soughtscience Assessments
Deadline: 22 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 08 Apr 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139140747
Document Ref. No.: DOIAFBO260043
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICEBureau of Indian Education (BIE)Title: Science Assessments for BIE Schools (Grades 5, 8, and 11)1. Notice Type & PurposeThis is a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) issued solely for market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based solely on this notice.The Government seeks information from capable sources to inform:• Acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set aside, full/open competition)• Market capability and capacity• Contract structure• Timeline feasibility• Availability of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) assessments________________________________________2. Background & ObjectivesThe BIE-s mission (25 CFR 32.3) centers on providing high quality education that supports the cultural, academic, and developmental needs of Native students. In accordance with 25 CFR 30.100-125, BIE must administer content area assessments for federal accountability reporting.BIE requires Science assessments aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for students in Grades 5, 8, and 11 attending BIE funded schools.For the base year, BIE seeks an operational COTS Science assessment solution.During option years, BIE may require:• Customization of the COTS assessment, • Development of a new assessment, or• Optional interim assessments and item development services.Assessments must be culturally responsive, technically sound, and accessible to a high percentage of English Learners.________________________________________3. Project Description - Science Assessment SolutionBIE seeks information from vendors capable of supplying a turnkey assessment system including:• NGSS aligned assessments (grades 5, 8, 11)• Paper based and online delivery formats• A secure registration portal integrated with NASIS (BIE SIS)• High quality reports (paper + electronic)• Annual scoring, cut score setting, and data quality checks• Training (virtual + onsite)• Project man...
Notice ID: doiafbo260043
Department/Ind. Agency: interior, department of the
Sub-tier: bureau of indian affairs
Office: indian education acquisition office
Product Service Code: u009 - education/training- general
NAICS Code: 611710 - Educational Support Services
Inactive Dates: may 07, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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