NDERFA1008 Intent_to_Award_Letter.pdf

This is an Intent to Award Letter from the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) for the procurement of a three-dimensional game-based learning platform (NDERFA251008). The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive educational technology solution offering interactive 3D simulations and games focused on STEM content, including chemistry, physical science, business, and mathematics. The platform must support unlimited 24/7 access for all Nebraska school districts, provide Spanish language accessibility, and deliver robust data reporting capabilities compatible with existing school district infrastructure. Responses were due on November 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract term is one year with potential renewals for three additional one-year periods. The evaluation criteria assessed vendors' ability to connect academic standards to real-world applications, engage students in career exploration, provide comprehensive data and usage statistics, ensure data security, and demonstrate platform effectiveness.

Pricing is structured based on student usage during the performance period, with vendors required to submit a cost per student user rather than a fixed budget in the attached vendor cost sheet (ATTACHMENT A - NDERFA251008_NDE_Vendor_Cost_Sheet.xlsx). No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were mentioned, making the procurement open to technology vendors specializing in educational platforms with demonstrated STEM-focused, game-based learning capabilities. No incumbent vendors were identified in the available documentation. The platform must integrate seamlessly with current school district technological infrastructure and provide meaningful educational experiences for Nebraska students exploring STEM career pathways aligned with Nebraska's College and Career Readiness and Career and Technical Education Content Standards.