Academic Skills Training (AST)

The Defense Human Resources Activity has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to VANTAGE POINT CONSULTING INC. for the delivery of a commercially available, computer-adaptive, asynchronous web-based Academic Skills Training course to support DANTES. This contract, identified as H9821026CE005, was competitively awarded as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and includes a Time and Material Not to Exceed Travel Contract Line Item, ensuring flexibility for necessary on-site support while maintaining cost control through the fixed-price structure. The work is intended to enhance academic readiness for military personnel through accessible digital learning tools aligned with DANTES mission objectives. The contract is administered by the Department of Defense through the Office of the Defense Human Resources Activity located in Alexandria, Virginia, with primary point of contact Joel Auer and secondary contact Mike Carnley. The North American Industry Classification System code 611699 designates the nature of the service as other educational support, reinforcing the non-traditional educational focus. All performance activities are centered in Alexandria, VA, and the award was publicly posted on June 12, 2026, with full details available through the SAM.gov portal. The contract reflects a deliberate procurement strategy leveraging small business capabilities to deliver high-quality, technology-driven educational services to the defense community.