AMD 1 Grades 6-12 Suicide Prevention Instructional Resources and Screeners

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) has issued solicitation HE125426QE011 for systemic suicide prevention instructional resources and screeners for students in grades 6–12. The agency requires a contractor to provide an evidence-based curriculum capable of being delivered as a single stand-alone classroom lesson, supported by research demonstrating a reduction in suicides and suicide attempts. The scope of work includes digital instructional resources for approximately 14,175 middle school students across 60 schools and 12,750 high school students across 40 schools. Additionally, the contractor must provide a screener aligned with the instructional materials to identify students at risk of self-harm, along with related virtual professional learning and technical support.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 513130, Book Publishers, and PSC U009, Education/Training- General. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement, and DODEA intends to award a single contract for these services. Performance will take place in the United States, and the agency notes that school grade configurations may vary by location and school year.

The response deadline for this opportunity is March 12, 2026. Documentation associated with the notice includes 11 attachments, such as the Performance Work Statement, an accessibility requirements summary, a cloud computing questionnaire, and a past performance questionnaire. Amendment 1 was published on March 10, 2026, to provide answers to questions received regarding the solicitation. Eric Mensah is the designated point of contact for this requirement.