Grades 6-12 Reading Intervention Resources

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking a 100% digital reading intervention solution for grades 6-12 students to supplement core English Language Arts instruction across its 161 schools serving approximately 66,000 military-connected children worldwide. The required solution must include off-the-shelf reading intervention resources and a data collection/management tool that are research-based, aligned to College and Career Ready Standards for Literacy (CCRS-Literacy), and capable of delivering differentiated instruction through fluent reading materials, vocabulary development, oral language skills, independent reading support, and writing components. Key technical requirements mandate integration with DoDEA's learning management systems (Schoology and Google Classroom) through ClassLink single sign-on, compatibility with Windows 11 and Chrome/Edge browsers, FedRAMP Level 2 compliance, Section 508 accessibility compliance, and data storage in U.S. data centers with AES-256 encryption. The solution must include comprehensive assessment capabilities (diagnostic, formative, entry, and exit assessments) and maintain 24/7/365 availability with industry-standard technical support resolving 90% of issues within one business day. Interested parties must submit detailed capability information including unit pricing, delivery terms, and business size certification to the listed DoDEA contacts by April 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

This is a sole-source, non-competitive bridge acquisition with no set-aside designation, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is the incumbent provider being considered for continuation of the READ 180 Reading Intervention Program. The 12-month contract is scheduled to run from August 3, 2026, through August 2, 2027, to ensure service continuity while DoDEA completes a competitive acquisition for a follow-on contract. The procurement encompasses approximately 2,260 student enrollments annually and supports 97 reading specialists, with the acquisition conducted under simplified commercial procedures pursuant to FAR Part 12. HMH's position as the sole-source awardee is justified by their proprietary instructional programs, integrated data analytics capabilities, historical student performance data, and diagnostic tools that cannot be transferred without significant service disruption. The specific contract value is not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, though the estimated scope involves comprehensive coverage across DoDEA's global school system.