ATTACHMENT A - NDERFA251008_NDE_Vendor_Cost_Sheet.xlsx

This file is a vendor cost sheet attachment for the Nebraska Department of Education's Innovation Grant Learning Platform procurement (NDERFA251008). The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide a three-dimensional, game-based learning platform targeting middle and high school students with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content aligned with Nebraska's College and Career Readiness and Career and Technical Education Content Standards. The platform must deliver interactive 3D simulations and games enabling students to explore STEM careers and connect academic standards to real-world applications, with required features including Spanish language accessibility, data reporting capabilities, and unlimited 24/7 access for all Nebraska school districts. The contract term is one year with potential renewals for three additional one-year periods. Responses are due on November 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The vendor cost sheet establishes that pricing will be based on a cost per student user model rather than a fixed project budget, with vendors required to submit both per-student user costs and total project costs on the provided attachment. The solicitation does not specify a predetermined budget range, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or set-aside restrictions. Vendors must demonstrate capabilities in teaching chemistry, physical science, business, or mathematics, with robust integration into existing school district technological infrastructure and comprehensive reporting mechanisms. Evaluation criteria will assess vendors' ability to connect standards with real-world applications, engage students in career exploration, provide comprehensive data and usage statistics, ensure data security, and demonstrate platform effectiveness.