Solicitation/Contract Form Grades 6-12 Suicide Prevention Instructional Resources and Screeners
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is soliciting proposals for Grades 6-12 Suicide Prevention Instructional Resources and Screeners. This opportunity seeks a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, digital resources, and related professional learning to reduce student suicides and attempts across DoDEA's global schools. The government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due March 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
DoDEA requires a systemic student suicide prevention curriculum for grades 6-12, deliverable as a stand-alone classroom lesson. Key requirements include:
- Evidence-based digital instructional resources for middle (6-8) and high school (9-12) grade bands, accessible 24/7, covering warning signs, risk/protective factors, and help-seeking.
- A validated, self-reporting screener aligned with instructional resources for identifying students at risk of self-harm or suicide.
- Virtual professional learning and technical support for staff, including webinars on resource navigation, content delivery, and parent discussions.
- Development of digital parent awareness material.
- Resources must be compatible with DoDEA's LMS (Schoology) and SSO (ClassLink), and align with the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: 1 base year and 4 option years
- Minimum Guaranteed Value: $1,000
- Maximum Order Limitation: $250,000
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 513130 (Education Services)
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facilities
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes in separate volumes: Administrative Cover Letter, Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Key submission requirements include:
- Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for all Information and Communication Technology (ICT) items, demonstrating universal design principles and Section 508 compliance.
- A completed Cloud Questionnaire to assess compatibility with DoDEA/DISA guidelines, covering security, privacy, and data handling.
- A completed DoDEA Privacy Checklist and DD2930a.
- Pricing Sheet with proposed pricing for base and option years.
- Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for up to 3 relevant references from the last 5 years.
- Completion of various FAR and DFARS provisions, including representations regarding telecommunications, responsibility matters, foreign tax, and a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment posted in SPRS.
- A Terms of Service Addendum clarifying that government terms supersede conflicting commercial license agreement terms.
Evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical Approach (pass/fail for some aspects, adjectival for others), Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 days.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Offer Due Date: March 12, 2026, 05:00 PM Local Time
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
- Primary Contact: Eric Mensah (eric.mensah@dodea.edu)
- Secondary Contact: Jamie K. Formosa (jamie.formosa@hq.dodea.edu, 5713727756)