EDIES13C0028
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
"OTHER FUNCTIONS"
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO MINDSET WORKS UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH FAST TRACK PROGRAM (SBIR). SBIR IS A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES SMALL BUSINESSES (SB) TO EXPLORE THEIR TECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIAL AND PROVIDES THE INCENTIVE FOR SBS TO PROFIT FROM COMMERCIALIZING PRODUCTS THAT ARE DEVELOPED UNDER THE SBIR PROGRAM. BY INCLUDING QUALIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE NATIONS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R/R&D) ARENA, HIGH-TECH INNOVATION IS STIMULATED AND THE UNITED STATES GAINS ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AS IT MEETS ITS SPECIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS.
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
San Carlos, CA 94070 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
2
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 11/14/13 to 06/15/16.
Mindset Works was awarded
Definitive Contract EDIES13C0028 EDIES13C0028
worth up to $1,049,959
by the Institute of Education Sciences
in May 2013.
The contract
has a duration of 3 years 1 months and
was awarded
through solicitation 2013 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)– Fast Track
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541720 and
PSC AF11
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 50 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I
Title
SciSkillQuest: A Standards-Based Game to Develop Students' Scientific Skills, Academic Mindsets, and Learning Strategies in Science
Related Solicitation
Abstract
This project will develop SciSkillQuest, a web-based multiplayer game intended to teach middle school students scientific inquiry skills and to foster academic growth mindsets in science. Students will pursue quests, employing inquiry skills to navigate and succeed in the game, including Questioning, Modeling, Investigating, Analyzing, Computing, Explaining, Arguing, and Informing. The game will include different paths to a solution, role playing elements, immersive narratives, challenge-based progressions, and peer collaboration to engage players. The growth mindset message that ability and skill are developed through effort and learning will be introduced and reinforced through feedback by embedded in-game characters. The games will be supplemental to the curriculum but will also be designed to be integrated within instructional practice. The game will be available for mobile devices as well as web browsers.
Research Objective
The goal of phase I is to establish the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of proposed R&D efforts and determine the quality of performance of the small business awardee organization.
Topic Code
None
Agency Tracking Number
EDIES13C0028
Solicitation Number
None
Contact
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 3/31/22
Period of Performance
5/3/13
Start Date
6/15/16
Current End Date
6/15/16
Potential End Date
Obligations
$1.0M
Total Obligated
$1.0M
Current Award
$1.0M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
EDIES13C0028
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for EDIES13C0028
Transaction History
Modifications to EDIES13C0028
People
Suggested agency contacts for EDIES13C0028
Competition
Number of Bidders
50
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Awardee UEI
C1F9JCLGQXG4
Awardee CAGE
5ULS8
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
CAM CONTRACTS AND ACQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT
Funding Office
ER
Created By
thomas.smith@ed.gov
Last Modified By
deila.johnson@ed.gov
Approved By
deila.johnson@ed.gov
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CA-14
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Eric Swalwell
Modified: 3/31/22