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HE125426RFI0006Federal

Submission Closed05/15/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of War Education Activity is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify vendors capable of providing a commercially available, off-the-shelf virtual high school course focused on work ethics as a primary life skill, with emphasis on skilled trades as viable career paths. The course is intended for implementation across approximately 40 DoWEA high schools serving an estimated 12,727 students, with training required for about 132 instructors and seven Career and Technical Education specialists over a potential five-year performance period from September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2031. Responses must be submitted electronically by May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, and must address specific requirements including the inclusion of industry-recognized certificates, detailed course content on work ethics and skilled trades, and the ability to effectively deliver the course to small enrollment schools with student populations between 18 and 100. All submissions must comply with federal cybersecurity standards, including FedRAMP Level 2, SOC 2 Type II, and FISMA compliance, and must meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements. The Government retains full ownership of all data and materials developed under any future contract, and offerors must provide their CAGE code and declare their small business status as required by FAR Part 19. The RFI explicitly states that no contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation; it is solely for acquisition planning and market research, with potential follow-up discussions and an Industry Day to be considered based on responses. No pricing information is required at this stage, and while no formal contract clauses or evaluation factors are yet defined, future solicitations are anticipated to prioritize technical capability, integration with existing systems, instructor support, and full compliance with federal data sovereignty and procurement regulations.

General Info

DoWEA seeks virtual high school work ethics course, serving 40 schools, from 2026–2031.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

NAICS

611710 - Educational Support Services

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HE1254-26-RFI0006 Work Ethics Courseware Questions and Answers

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HE125426RFI0006 Work Ethics Courseware RFI

rfi

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26RFI0006_WorkEthicsCourseware_050526.pdf

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 1

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 5

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMay 12

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineMay 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/15/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

Contacts2 people available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA

Contacts

London Thomas

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Alim Koroma

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Full Description

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is issuing this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes to identify industry capabilities for providing a commercially available, off-the-shelf (COTS), ½‑credit, virtual high school course focused on work ethics as a primary life skill.

The anticipated period of performance for a potential future contract is 15 September 2026 through 14 September 2031.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, a request for quote (RFQ), or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will be used to support market research and acquisition planning only.

Responses to this RFI are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, May 15, 2026, and shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions provided in the attached RFI document. Responses should be emailed to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified in the RFI.

Vendors are advised that the attached Request for Information document contains the authoritative description of the Government’s requirement and response instructions. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future acquisition related to this requirement.

The Government may, at its discretion, conduct follow-up discussions. Industry is also invited to indicate interest in a potential Industry Day focused on demonstrations and architectural discussions as part of its market research efforts.

Additional Background: The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), one of two federally operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War (DoW). The scope of this RFI is limited to DoWEA high schools only and is based on the following current estimates, which are provided for planning purposes and subject to change:

Approximately 40 DoWEA high schools across the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions
An estimated 12,727 high school students, based on SY 2026–2027 enrollment projections
Approximately 108 high school instructors currently teaching applicable courses
An estimated 132 instructors to be trained over the anticipated life of a future contract
Approximately 7 Career and Technical Education (CTE) specialists, anticipated to receive training during the base period

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Amendment 0001 – HE125426RFI0006 – Work Ethics Courseware

This amendment revises the RFI by adding two (2) clarification questions to Section 2.4 – Questions, under the heading “Course Content and Learning Objectives.”

Added Questions (Section 2.4 – Course Content and Learning Objectives)

Describe your proposed COTS solution on (1) work ethics as being a primary life/job skill, (2) skilled trade as a viable career path students should consider, (3) the industry-recognized certificate of completion. List the specific work ethics and skilled trades that are presented. Provide a link to your proposed course.
DoWEA would like to offer this elective course to students in the eight schools whose total population ranges from 18-100 students via our virtual high school. Is your course able to be presented effectively in this manner?

All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.

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Amendment 0002 – HE125426RFI0006 – Work Ethics Courseware

This amendment is issued to provide responses to vendor questions received in reference to Request for Information (RFI) HE125426RFI0006 – Work Ethics Courseware.

The attached Question and Answer (Q&A) document provides clarification to interested parties.

Responses are provided for market research purposes only and do not constitute a change to the scope or a commitment by the Government.

All other terms and conditions of this RFI remain unchanged.