K-12 FIRST FTC Competition - TETRIX Education Robotics

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is preparing to solicit a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for TETRIX Education Robotics Competition Sets and parts manufactured by Pitsco Education LLC. The procurement will support DoDEA Schools participating in the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) FTC Competition, targeting K-12 educational robotics programming. The contract will be categorized under Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) with an IT and Telecom platform product classification. The solicitation is scheduled to be available on 1 June 2025, with proposals due by 16 May 2025, and an anticipated award date of 15 July 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the opportunity appears focused on providing specialized educational robotics equipment to support technological learning initiatives.

The contract will have a worldwide delivery scope and a performance period from 1 August 2025 through 30 June 2030, representing a five-year commitment to supporting FIRST FTC Competition infrastructure. There are no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, indicating it will be open to broad competitive bidding. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify exact award values or precise quantities of robotics sets to be procured. Pitsco Education LLC is identified as the manufacturer of the required competition sets, suggesting they may have a significant role in the competitive landscape. The procurement represents a substantial investment in educational technology, specifically focusing on robotics education and competitive programming for K-12 students within the Department of Defense educational system.