SPECIAL NOTICE
D -- ED.gov Redesign Challenge
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2020 5:44:05 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN WASHINGTON DC 20202 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20202
- Solicitation Number
- OCO-20-0001
- Response Due
- 6/15/2020 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/30/2020
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is seeking prototypes for a redesign of ED.gov, the Department�s homepage. We will be using a Challenge-Based Acquisition approach to solicit strong entries from businesses, non-profit organizations, academia, entrepreneurs, and anyone with proven expertise in web design.� As a result, ED has posted a solicitation on Challenge.gov, the official hub for prize competitions across the federal government. The goal is to improve the overall quality of the design, navigation, interactivity, and presentation of ED.gov.� Users of ED.gov include educators, administrators, state and local officials, non-profit stakeholders, parents, students, and the general public.� The winning proposal(s) will incorporate accessible content for desktop, mobile, and tablet users; integrated social media, RSS feeds, and subscription services; an elegant, clean, user-centered look and feel; strong, consistent ED branding on the homepage, and throughout the entire site; new and innovative tools that enhance user experience; and engaging and easy-to-navigate pages. In redesigning ED.gov, Challenge participants should focus on six key templates, including the: 1) Homepage; 2) Program office page; 3) Informational page; 4) Grant page; 5) Contact page; and 6) News page.� The design must use ED�s existing color scheme and its seal and comply with all federal accessibility standards. This Challenge is a form of market research.� Ultimately, the information received in the Challenge submissions will be used to inform the requirements development for a future acquisition to rebuild ED.gov.� ED has determined that the use of a Challenge is the best course of action for undertaking market research to identify emerging technologies that have the potential to provide non-traditional solutions.� To incentivize participation, ED is offering a total prize of up to $50,000.00 that may be divided among multiple winners.� Firms submitting highly-rated proposals may also be invited to present their submissions to a panel of experts at the Department in Washington, DC.� Designers will have the opportunity to compete for the concept implementation contract.� Submissions are due by June 15, 2020.� Complete details on the Challenge, including prototype requirements, the judging criteria upon which prize selection will be made, and other information necessary to prepare a submission, are published at�https://www.challenge.gov/challenge/ed-redesign-challenge/.� We invite you to apply.
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