Opportunity
SAM #19AQMM-26-RFI-1002
Foreign Service Test Development and Validation Services Sought by Department of State
Buyer
Bureau of Administration Acquisitions Division
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
April 15, 2026
Identifier
19AQMM-26-RFI-1002
NAICS
611710
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Board of Examiners (BEX) is seeking contractor support for the development and validation of multiple Foreign Service written examinations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Board of Examiners (BEX) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and validation of computer-based testing instruments for: - Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) - Foreign Service Officer Assessment (FSOA) - Consular Fellows Program Test (CFPT) - Office Management Specialist Test (OMST) - Foreign Service Specialist Assessment System (FSSAS) (with and without Job Knowledge) - Diplomatic Technology Officer Test (DTOT) - Diplomatic Security Special Agent Test (DSSAT) - Security Engineering Officer Test (SEO) - Security Technical Specialist Test (STS) - Diplomatic Courier Test - Test item development, validation, form assembly, scoring plans, analytics, and reporting - Travel support for test administration and training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Multiple test administrations per year (some up to three times annually) - Deliverables include monthly and yearly reports - Contractor must provide travel support and comply with Department of State health and safety advisories - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or test development vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Place of Performance: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Board of Examiners (BEX), Washington, DC
Description
See the sources sought attached and draft performance work statement.