Work Ethics Courseware

The DOD Education Activity is soliciting a commercial, off-the-shelf, semester-long Career and Technical Education curriculum focused on work ethics, provisionally named Work Ethics First, designed for high school students and delivered by educators. The curriculum must emphasize balancing the career narrative by promoting the dignity and opportunity of skilled trades as a viable alternative to a traditional university path, while instilling character-based life skills such as personal accountability and gratitude for American freedoms, rather than narrow, job-specific behaviors like punctuality or attention to detail. The solution must be a proven, ready-to-use program with a demonstrated track record of successful implementation. Digital components must include five student and five instructor access codes for government evaluation, with all online resources available 24/7/365, allowing no more than one unscheduled downtime per semester. The curriculum must support a half-credit course leading to an industry-recognized certification, with at least 75% of students passing the summative assessment and 80% of instructors passing the certification exam on the first attempt, rising to 90% on the second attempt. All materials must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards, be compatible with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, and meet Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171, STIGs, and the DoD Risk Management Framework. All personnel with access to personally identifiable information must be U.S. citizens and complete annual Privacy Act training. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with a base period from September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2027, and four optional one-year periods extending through September 14, 2031. Pricing is structured in tiers based on school size and includes line items for instructor certification, MRW Toolbox, shipping at 20% of the base cost, and technical support. Delivery is FOB destination, invoices must be submitted electronically via WAWF using DoDAAC codes HQ0747, HE1254, and the Federal Tax Identification Number 26-2331642 applies. Quotes are due by July 8, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in four volumes covering administrative details, technical approach, past performance with three references, and pricing, all in Word or PDF format. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, comply with all applicable