SAM #HE125426QE073

DoDEA Professional Learning Program for Science of Reading & Writing (PK-5)

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking a contractor to deliver a large-scale, evidence-based professional learning solution for PK-5 educators and leaders focused on the Science of Reading and Writing. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Contracting Specialist: Nicole Freid - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive professional learning program titled "The Literate Brain" for PK-5 educators and leaders across 160 schools worldwide - Includes role-specific training, train-the-trainer cohorts, live and virtual professional learning sessions, asynchronous foundational and mastery modules (3,367 each), resource subscriptions, and technical support - Development and delivery of instructional monitoring tools, administrator guidance tools, evaluation support, reporting, and senior leadership meetings - Digital resources must integrate with DoDEA's Cornerstone OnDemand LMS and support single sign-on - Print and digital materials delivery, privacy, cybersecurity, and security clearances required - Section 508 accessibility compliance required, including Accessibility Conformance Reports and compliance testing - Key Products/Services Requested: - Project Implementation Plan (1) - Instructional Monitoring Tool (1) - Train-the-Trainer Cohort (3) - 3-day Live Facilitation Prep/Region (3) - 3-day Live Professional Learning/Region (10) - Virtual Professional Learning District/HQ (141 sessions) - Resources Subscriptions (1) - Administrator Guidance Tool (1) - Evaluation Support (1) - Reporting (1) - Senior Leadership Meeting (1) - Travel (1) - Asynchronous Modules (3) - Ten Asynchronous Foundational Modules (3,367) - Ten Asynchronous Mastery Modules (3,367) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Evidence-based, research-aligned content bridging cognitive science and classroom practice - Annual updates, recurring training, and ongoing technical support - Advanced qualifications for key personnel - Integration with DoDEA's digital infrastructure and compliance with federal accessibility standards - Global delivery across Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions - Maximum of 9,000 units over the contract period - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) seeks a commercial contractor to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based professional learning solution titled “The Literate Brain: Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge in the Science of Reading and Writing (Grades PK–5).”

DoWEA requires the provision of a comprehensive, evidence-based, and role-specific professional learning (PL) program designed to strengthen the pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of educators, school-based leaders, instructional support specialists, and headquarters subject matter experts in the Science of Reading (SoR) and the Science of Writing (SoW). This initiative bridges the gap between cognitive science research and classroom execution. The training must explicitly focus on the unique instructional and developmental needs of PK-5 students, transitioning the school system from balanced literacy models to an integrated, research-based literacy framework.

This acquisition is being conducted using commercial acquisition procedures. All requirements, deliverables, performance standards, applicable technical and security requirements, and quotation instructions are contained in the attached solicitation documents and Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Interested offerors are responsible for reviewing all attachments in their entirety and submitting a response in accordance with the solicitation instructions.

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