Andrew Johnston

DUAL ENROLLMENT PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is seeking capability statements from eligible Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to establish no-cost Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) or Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs). The objective is to create dual or concurrent enrollment partnerships that allow DoWEA high school students worldwide to earn postsecondary credits applicable toward both a degree or credential and high school completion. This is a sources-sought announcement and not a procurement action; therefore, no contract award is contemplated, and the government is not obligated to expend funds, pay tuition, or guarantee student enrollments. Eligible IHEs must possess a Program Participation Agreement under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and provide certification that all staff accessing sensitive data are U.S. citizens. Evaluation is based on four primary factors: the capacity to serve a global military-connected student population, teacher certification and professional development processes, course delivery and payment structures, and technical capabilities including secure U.S.-based data hosting and SSO support. Responses are limited to a 15-page narrative and must be submitted via email to the designated points of contact by October 26, 2026.

Department Of DefenseAlexandria, VA, USA

NAICS

611310

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted Oct 19, 2026

HE125427R0001

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Awarded

School Information Center Materials Jobber

The Department of Defense Education Activity has awarded a competitive commercial firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract to Mackin Book Company for the School Information Center Materials Jobber project. The agreement features a maximum ordering ceiling of 19,236,000 dollars and is managed by the office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The contract includes a five-year base period of performance running from August 30, 2026, to August 29, 2031. Primary administrative oversight is provided by Andrew Johnston and Alim Koroma, with the place of performance situated in Alexandria, Virginia.

Department Of DefenseAlexandria, VA, USA

NAICS

424120

Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

7610

Books, Maps, and Other Publications

HE125426DE045

Awarded

Awarded2

Consortium Membership and Assessment Licensing

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoWEA) intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (FFP IDIQ) contract for consortium membership and assessment licensing services to support its educational assessment program for grades 3 through 7. The requirement mandates full membership in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), operated by the Regents of the University of California, which is the only entity capable of providing proprietary computer-adaptive assessments in English language arts/literacy and mathematics, along with related instructional tools, accessibility frameworks, and psychometric support. The services include ongoing access to summative and interim assessment items, online Tools for Teachers platform licensing, interoperable technical architecture in IMS Global/IEdTech formats, active participation in consortium governance with voting rights, and comprehensive technical support delivered within one business day. The contract has a five-year period of performance, comprising a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with a total estimated value of $1,188,945, of which $237,789 in FY26 funds is currently available for the base period. The contract is justified under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a) and FAR 6.103(a) due to the unique and exclusive capabilities of SBAC, including its secure item banks, validated psychometric models, and legal authority to grant consortium membership, which no other vendor can replicate without causing significant delays or cost duplication. All work will be performed at the contractor’s facilities, with administrative oversight centered in Alexandria, Virginia. The contractor must comply with stringent cybersecurity standards aligned with Department of War and DoWEA policies, ensure all digital content is compatible with Google Chrome and Edge browsers, and conform to Section 508 accessibility requirements for information and communication technology. Privacy protections are mandatory, requiring adherence to the Privacy Act, the use of unique non-PII credentials for user accounts, and annual completion of DoD Privacy Act/PII training by all staff with access to student or staff data, with written verification submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative 120 days before each option period expires. Technical deliverables must meet 100% PWS compliance for consortium membership, core licensing, accessibility, and interoperability tasks, while research and governance outputs must achieve 80% accuracy in drafts and 100% accuracy in final versions. The contractor is required to participate in a post-award

Department Of DefenseAlexandria, VA, USA$1.2M est.

NAICS

611710

Educational Support Services

sole-source

Awarded Jul 10, 2026

Federal5

The Department of Defense Education Activity is seeking input from eligible institutions of higher education to inform the development of a potential system-wide dual enrollment program for its global network of high school students, in alignment with Section 2164c of the FY26 NDAA. This sources-sought request, identified as HE125426RFI0005 and classified under NAICS code 611310, is purely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment. Institutions are invited to provide details on their models for formal MOUs or MOAs that facilitate concurrent enrollment, with emphasis on academic alignment between high school and college curricula, credit transferability, flexible instruction methods including synchronous and asynchronous delivery, and student support structures. The response deadline has been extended to June 29, 2026, and submissions must be sent via email to the designated points of contact, Andrew Johnston and Alim Koroma. Eligible institutions must hold an active Program Participation Agreement under Section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, with provisional certifications explicitly excluded. The sample MOA template provided aligns with DoDI 4000.19 and outlines key operational provisions including designated points of contact, modification procedures requiring mutual written consent, non-transferability without approval, and termination rights through written notice or mutual agreement. It also includes provisions for dispute resolution through consultation, severability of invalid terms, and clarification that the agreement does not confer rights to third parties or bind non-parties. Financial arrangements for reimbursable agreements are to be detailed in a separate attachment, with billing occurring monthly and payment due within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt. Institutions are expected to describe their ability to support students across multiple countries and time zones, integrate with DOWEA’s learning management systems—Schoology and Google Classroom—and provide clear pathways to associate degrees or certifications. The response must include a one-paragraph institutional overview and a collaboration plan detailing how the institution will work with DOWEA to implement a scalable, standardized program that meets federal regulatory requirements and ensures equitable access for military-connected students worldwide.

Department Of DefenseAlexandria, VA, USA

NAICS

611310

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted Jun 15, 2026

HE125426RFI0005

Closed

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School Information Center Materials Jobber

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive, customizable information center materials selection and acquisition services, including books, eBooks, audiobooks, multimedia, and interactive digital resources, to meet the needs of its school system across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The contract requires a contractor-hosted eBook platform that integrates with MackinVision and supports Google authentication, alongside a cloud-based, web-enabled selection and acquisition tool with daily database updates, search functionality, selection lists, approval workflows, discount calculations, quotation services, and bulk order capabilities. The contractor must also deliver pre-processed materials, Machine-Readable Cataloguing (MARC) records, shipping, invoicing, data and report management, technical support, and product training. All deliverables must comply with federal accessibility standards including Revised 508 Standards, WCAG 2.0 Level AA, and NIMAS, with outputs maintained in multiple accessible formats such as NIMAS, HTML, PDF, RTF, and Word. The contractor is required to submit an Accessibility Conformance Report using VPAT Version 2.1+, ensure system uptime of no more than one unscheduled downtime per semester, and meet performance benchmarks such as 99% accuracy for MARC records and pre-processing services, and 100% accuracy for expenditure reports. Materials must be marked per MIL-STD-130 with Data Matrix barcodes for Unique Identification, and shipments must comply with MIL-STD-129 for labeling. The base performance period is five years, running from August 30, 2026, through August 29, 2031, with annual option years, and the total contract value is capped at $20 million under an IDIQ structure. Deliveries are FOB Destination to DoDEA Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, with inspection and acceptance performed by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with security and privacy requirements: all contractor personnel with access to DoDEA data or personally identifiable information (PII) must be U.S. citizens, complete annual DoD Privacy Act training, and adhere to strict PII handling protocols under the Privacy Act of 1974. The contractor must designate primary and alternate liaisons with at least one year of relevant experience, notify the Contracting Officer of any organizational conflicts of interest, and mitigate them promptly. Proposals must be submitted by May 18, 2026

Department Of DefenseAlexandria, VA, USA$10K–$20M est.

NAICS

611710

Educational Support Services

PSC

7610

Books, Maps, and Other Publications

Posted May 5, 2026

HE125426RE021

Closed

Awarded2

AP Literature and Composition Instructional Resources

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is proceeding with a sole-source, firm-fixed-price bridge contract to acquire commercial off-the-shelf, fully digital instructional resources and technical support for its AP® Literature and Composition program, serving approximately 1,000 students, 40 teachers, and subject matter experts across its system for one year. The contract is justified under FAR 6.102(d)(3) due to the determination that only one responsible source—Cengage Learning, Inc.—can meet the unique and specialized requirements without causing operational disruption, loss of prior training investments, or instructional gaps, particularly given the constraints imposed by a prior government shutdown. The work will be performed at the contractor’s facilities, with all deliverables submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer’s Representative in Alexandria, Virginia, and must be fully aligned with the College Board’s Course and Exam Description, accessible via Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, and packaged in compliance with IMS Global and SCORM® standards. The contract is valued at $50,000, with no option periods, and all data, intellectual property, and digital content developed under the agreement remain the exclusive property of the Government with unrestricted rights. The contractor must provide 24/7/365 technical support with a requirement to acknowledge support requests within two hours and resolve 90% within one business day, with the remainder resolved within five business days. All systems must comply with FedRAMP Level 2, Section 508, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, FERPA, and the Privacy Act, ensuring that personally identifiable information is handled securely and without embedding PII in usernames or passwords. Personnel with access to DoDEA data, including third-party testers, must be U.S. citizens and complete annual Privacy Act training, submitting certificates to the COR. Cybersecurity compliance requires immediate patching of vulnerabilities within five business days, reporting any breaches within 72 hours, addressing all DoD Technical Advisories, implementing applicable STIGs, and submitting a Plan of Action and Milestones within 30 days if any cybersecurity findings are identified. The contractor must deliver the full suite of student and teacher resources annually with copyright dates no older than one school year, and no physical packaging or shipping is involved. The contract is not subject to competition, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with preparing a response, as this notice serves solely as an announcement of intent for a sole-source award to ensure uninterrupted educational continuity.

Department Of DefenseAlexandria, VA, USA$50K est.

NAICS

513130

Book Publishers

sole_source

Awarded May 7, 2026

Federal2