Defense Language Proficiency Test 5 (DLPT5) Standard Setting Studies

The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) seeks market interest from firms capable of delivering up‑to‑six DLPT‑5 standard‑setting studies per year, with an option for additional studies in six future periods. Each study is a five‑day event held within a 50‑mile radius of Washington, D.C., requiring a commercial conference facility that includes one plenary room and two acoustic breakout rooms. The contractor must provide all personnel, secure facilities, IT hardware (20+ laptops, headsets, high‑speed internet), and manage sensitive test materials under NDAs and provide certificates of destruction. The effort supports the development of legally defensible cut‑scores for language proficiency assessments across twelve languages (e.g., Ukrainian, Russian, Korean, French). Respondents submit a capabilities statement (max 5 pages) by 12:00 PM EDT, 11 Sept 2026. • Up to six 5‑day standard‑setting studies per base year, with option periods. • Facility requirement: conference space within 50 mi of Washington, D.C., with specific room configuration. • Provide IT equipment, secure handling of test materials, and qualified linguist staff (ILR 3‑4, 50/50 native‑speaker balance). • NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) applies; small‑business size standard $24 M. • Submission: capabilities statement via email to Contract Specialist Ms. Phoenix Fluker and Contracting Officer Mr. Edward Wojtan.