Evaluation of BRITE Program Alumni - SOW.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Evaluation of BRITE Program Alumni

Mission Brazil

August 2025

Table of Contents

1. General

1.1. Background

1.2. Objective

1.3. Work Statement

1.4. Period of Performance

1.5. Place of Performance

1.6. Pricing

2. Specific Requirements

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Sampling Plan

2.3. Data Analysis & Reporting

2.4. Confidentiality

3. Delivery and Deliverables

3.1. Interim Deliverables:

3.2. Final Deliverables:

4. Meeting Requirements

5. Required Travel and Other Direct Costs

6. Government-Furnished Information

7. Branding Requirements

8. Data Rights and Release

Appendix A – Deliverables Chart (BRITE Evaluation SOW)

1. General

1.1. Background

The U.S. Mission to Brazil seeks to evaluate the long-term impact of the Brazilians

Innovating on the Teaching of English (BRITE) program. BRITE provides English teachers with professional development opportunities, guidance on aligning teaching practices with

Brazil’s BNCC (Base Nacional Comum Curricular), and instruction on student-centered methods, Project-Based Learning, 21st Century Skills, and Maker Movement concepts.

Given the program’s scope and significance, the U.S. Mission requires an external evaluation to assess the sustainability and effectiveness of the program’s training, and to inform future programming.

1.2. Objective

The purpose of this contract is to procure professional research and evaluation services to assess the BRITE program’s outcomes for alumni. The research will answer the following questions:

• What are the current occupational and professional characteristics of BRITE program alumni?

• How valuable was the BRITE program for alumni’s professional growth?

• To what extent are alumni implementing BRITE techniques in their classrooms, and why or why not?

• How can Mission Brazil improve future iterations of BRITE?

• How can Mission Brazil continue to support BRITE alumni in their professional development?

1.3. Work Statement

The contractor shall design and implement a mixed-methods evaluation of BRITE program alumni, including:

• Administration of electronic and phone-based surveys.

• Conduct of in-depth interviews.

• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

• Submission of reports detailing findings and recommendations.

1.4. Period of Performance

The period of performance shall begin on November 17, 2025, and conclude on May 22, 2026.

1.5. Place of Performance

All work will be performed remotely, with survey and interviews conducted electronically or by telephone.

1.6. Pricing

The contractor shall provide pricing in Brazilian Reais (R$).

• The U.S. Government will make payment in local currency (R$).

• Payment will be made at the conclusion of each project phase, contingent upon government acceptance of deliverables.

• The contractor shall submit a proposed payment schedule aligned with the research phases (survey design, survey implementation, interview implementation, draft/final reporting).

a) Standard Services. The fixed price for the Base Year of the contract is (based on the sample sizes determined by the U.S. Government):

CLIN Description Unit of Measure

Rate (BRL) Est. No Total Amount

(BRL)

1 Electronic surveys Unit 500

2 Telephone surveys Unit 100

3 In-depth interviews Unit 20

4 Data analysis & report writing Unit 1 lot

Subtotal Standard Services

2. Specific Requirements

2.1. Research Design

The contractor shall use a mixed-methods design, including:

• Survey: Electronic distribution via email/WhatsApp; phone follow-up for non-respondents.

• Interviews: 20 in-depth, virtual/telephone interviews with alumni, selected to ensure diversity of perspectives and responses.

2.2. Sampling Plan

• Electronic surveys: Target n=500 completes.

• Telephone surveys: Target n=100 completes.

• Interviews: Target n=20 interviews, including at least 4 participants with low levels of perceived value/utilization of BRITE.

• Only currently employed educators are eligible for interviews.

2.3. Data Analysis & Reporting

The contractor shall:

• Conduct quantitative analysis of survey results.

• Conduct qualitative analysis of interview data using an agreed-upon coding scheme.

• Provide summaries of analytic methods used.

2.4. Confidentiality

The contractor shall maintain strict confidentiality and ensure that no data, materials, or findings are shared outside the U.S. Embassy without prior written authorization.

3. Delivery and Deliverables

3.1. Interim Deliverables:

• Final survey questionnaire and contact strategy.

• Final interview guide/protocol.

• Draft survey analysis report.

• Draft interview analysis report.

3.2. Final Deliverables:

• Final survey analysis report.

• Cleaned and formatted .xlsx file of survey results.

• Final interview transcripts/notes and coding analysis.

• Final report combining survey and interview findings with recommendations.

4. Meeting Requirements

• Kickoff Call: November 17, 2025.

• Monthly virtual progress reviews with Embassy staff.

• Draft deliverables submitted for Mission review and feedback prior to finalization.

5. Required Travel and Other Direct Costs

No travel is required. All services shall be performed virtually.

6. Government-Furnished Information

The U.S. Government will provide:

• A contact list of BRITE alumni (approx. 1,800 individuals).

• Draft survey and interview instruments.

• Report templates and guidance.

7. Branding Requirements

All deliverables must comply with U.S. Government branding guidelines. No deviations are permitted without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

8. Data Rights and Release

All deliverables and data generated under this contract are the property of the U.S.

Government. Public release requires prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

Appendix A – Deliverables Chart (BRITE Evaluation SOW)

Deliverable Description Due Date Format Recipient

Evaluation Work Plan

Detailed plan outlining methodology, sampling size, data collection tools, and timeline

30 days after award Word/PDF COR

Inception Report Initial findings from desk research and stakeholder consultations

45 days after award Word/PDF COR

Survey Instruments & Focus Group Guides

Draft questionnaires, interview protocols, and facilitation guides 60 days after award Word/PDF COR

Data Collection Report

Summary of completed surveys, focus groups, and interviews

Upon completion of data collection

Word/PDF COR

Monthly Progress Reports

Status update on activities, risks, and next steps

Monthly Word/PDF COR

Interim Findings Report

Preliminary analysis of data collected

120 days after award Word/PDF COR

Draft Final Report Comprehensive evaluation results with recommendations

30 days before final submission

Word/PDF COR

Final Report Comprehensive summary, conclusions, and lessons learned

45 days before contract closeout

Word/PDF COR

Presentation of Findings

Slide deck summarizing key results and recommendations

By Final Report submission

PowerPoint COR

Financial Reports Projected vs. actual costs Quarterly Excel/PDF COR