How to bid on Virginia's K-12 Student Assessment Program with the Department of Education

What the agency is buying

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is seeking proposals for a complete, supplier-hosted cloud solution for its statewide K-12 student assessment program. This system needs to handle test development, online and paper test delivery with comparable scores, scoring, administration, and reporting across Virginia.

The VDOE is looking for an experienced vendor to ensure effective core operations for the summative assessment program and to continue modernizing the assessment system to improve teaching and learning.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 27, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is September 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for highly capable and experienced technology firms specializing in educational assessment systems, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based solutions. Vendors should be able to provide a comprehensive system that supports dual-mode test delivery (online and paper) and covers all aspects from development to reporting for a statewide program.

How to respond

To respond to this solicitation, you need to access solicitation number 124939 on eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. You can view the full documents and posting publicly without an account.

To submit a proposal, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account. Ensure you complete your submission before the deadline of September 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your proposal, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with large-scale educational assessment programs and cloud-hosted solutions. Highlight your capacity to manage dual-mode delivery, ensuring score comparability between online and paper formats, as this is a stated requirement.

Address all requirements detailed in Exhibit A of the solicitation. Emphasize how your proposed solution will not only maintain effective core operations but also contribute to the modernization of the assessment system, focusing on improving teaching and learning. Provide concrete examples of how your system can scale to meet the needs of a statewide program.