The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The U.S. Department of Education needs a small business to develop and evaluate a new education technology product.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Department of Education needs a small business to develop and evaluate a new education technology product. The Phase IB program solicitation will invite eligible for-profit small business firms and partners to submit proposals for $250,000 for contracts to develop and evaluate a prototype of a new component to be integrated with an existing education technology prototype or product over a period of 9 months.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be for 9 months, with the possibility of a Phase II award for $1,000,000 in 2027 to fully develop and evaluate the new component to be integrated with the education technology prototype or product over a period of 2 years.
How will they pick the winner? The evaluation basis is not specified in the notice.
When and how do you bid? The proposal submission date will be in late June 2026, approximately 60 days after the solicitation release. The proposal submission method is not specified in the notice.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
- Has strong research and development and evaluation capabilities for education technology products.
- Possesses strong research and development and evaluation capabilities for education technology products in the priority area of a new component to be integrated with an existing education technology prototype or product for use by learners, educators or administrators (or other school personnel).
If you're interested, do this first
- Continue to monitor this posting for updates.
- Review the FAQ page to assist you in the preparation and submission of your proposal.
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.