Summary
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has issued a solicitation to procure services for Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) specifically for the Arizona Science Test (AzSCI) for students in grades 3–8. The contractor will develop and administer the AzSCI, ensure compliance with applicable information-security requirements, provide required attachments and documentation, and may participate in a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) if requested; proposals must be submitted through the Arizona Procurement Portal. The solicitation was posted in mid-July 2026 and has a response deadline of August 18, 2026.