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Management and Implementation of FY 2027 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program

This opportunity seeks a U.S.-based organization to manage and implement the FY 2027 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Academic Exchange Programs - Program Overview: - Single cooperative agreement valued at approximately $10.5 million - Administer international exchange programs for about 310 K-12 educators and administrators (U.S. and international) - Emphasis on STEM, technology (including AI), career readiness, and critical minerals education - Includes professional development, leadership programs, and alumni outreach - Services Requested: - Design, implement, and oversee multiple Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program models: - Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (120 U.S. teachers) - Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program (20 U.S. administrators) - Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for U.S. Teachers (20 U.S. teachers) - Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (120 international educators) - Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers (35 international educators) - Alumni, outreach, and multiplier activities (virtual exchanges, workshops, conferences) - Performance monitoring and reporting using MODE Framework indicators (demographics, cross-cultural competence, skills development, alumni engagement) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) policies - Program must be identified as both a Fulbright and U.S. Department of State initiative - At least four years of experience in international exchanges required - J-1 visa compliance for participants - No cost sharing required - Eligibility: - Open to U.S.-based nonprofits and educational institutions - Period of Performance: - 56 months (October 2026 – June 2031), with potential renewal for two additional fiscal years - Places of Performance and Delivery: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Washington, DC) - U.S. Embassies and Fulbright Commissions worldwide - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are involved; the procurement is for program management and educational services.

Description

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for one cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Programs in Fiscal Year 2027. The program engages K-12 educators in international exchanges to learn advanced educational practices and develop innovative programs supporting U.S. economic and security interests. It focuses on expanding STEM coursework, technology education including AI, and career readiness programs. The award supports American teachers and foreign teachers to enhance pedagogy, leadership, and technology training, promoting digital freedom and U.S. leadership in education globally.

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