Web-Based Online College and Career Planning Counseling Tool

The agency is seeking a web-based online college and career planning counseling tool to assist users with self-assessments and educational pathways. This tool must align career options to user results, prepare individuals for job searches, and facilitate the actual search process. The system requires seamless integration with up-to-date state and national databases covering colleges, scholarships, labor statistics, and occupational information. The scope of work includes establishing individual user registration, account set-up, and login capabilities. The platform must generate customized career and education pathways based on assessment data and provide a tailored menu of resources. Search functions must cover civilian occupations and allow users to explore related career and educational information. The requested tool must offer multiple job search methods, including state job banks, Google searches by occupation, and direct links to sites like Monster and CareerBuilder. The agency also requires promotional and marketing materials for the tool in an online digital format. All services and tool development will occur offsite. Eligibility is restricted to United States organizations under a total small business set-aside. Bidders must submit proposals digitally via email or through the online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to define the cost.