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A session box would contain items such as student booklets, pencils, subject ancillary items (e.g., science hands-on kits, foam shapes, rulers, protractors), and return shipping labels.

Bulk materials for PBA include items that can be used by the administrator from one session to another, such as subject ancillary items (e.g., science hands-on kits, foam shapes, rulers, protractors), calculators, timers, pencils, and additional student booklets. 

Bulk materials to support DBA include scratch paper, science hands-on kits, pencils, and accommodation ancillaries (e.g., keyboard navigation reference sheet, calculator shortcut keys). The calculator and timer are embedded in the digitally based equipment. 

A student login card is provided to each student taking DBA. The card provides the student with a login ID to access the assessment on the tablet. The SDC and MDPS staff work together to determine what information needs to be printed on the student login card, create a design, and print the information on the card. The student ID cards are packaged by session and shipped to the SDC administrators.  

Distribution dates are determined six months in advance of shipping. All outbound shipments are recorded in the materials distribution tracking system. Within this system, the SDC administrators can track their shipments, indicate they received them, and report any issues with the materials.

The MDPS contractor uses an Authorized Return Service to return the bulk and session materials. Preprinted mailing labels are provided listing a toll-free number for the administrator to call for pick-up of their session and bulk materials or they can drop the box off at the Authorized Return Service office.

The MDPS staff maintains an online ordering system, accessible through the SDC electronic preassessment system, to order additional materials. A toll-free phone number and e-mail address are also available. 

The MDPS staff reviews the order and approves the request in the online ordering system. The approved order is routed to the MDPS packaging department. The packaging staff gather the requested items and mail them to the SDC administrator. If the request is ordered via the toll-free phone number or e-mail address, the MDPS staff will enter the information into the online ordering system.

The SDC contractor implements cloning and configuration procedures for the preparation of DBA devices. After being cloned and configured, each unit is inspected for quality. Prepared devices are tracked in an inventory control system to maintain awareness of each unit's location and status. The system is used to assign and track assessment devices shipped to SDC field staff and to record when they have been returned after the assessments are completed.​