Mumbi "Gemma" Mutala is a government contact. Mumbi is associated with 46 contracts. Activity spans Educational Support Services, Book Publishers, and Software Publishers.
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The Department of Defense Education Activity is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Articulate 360 licenses. These commercial, off-the-shelf, vendor-hosted eLearning authoring tools must support responsive design, SCORM-compliance, and Section 508-compliance. The software will be utilized by instructional designers to create secondary courses for students and professional learning resources for agency employees. This effort is categorized under NAICS code 513210 and is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside, with an anticipated performance start date of February 1, 2027.
Interested vendors must submit a capability statement of no more than five pages, including essential company details such as the Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, to the specified points of contact by 5:00 PM EST on October 8, 2026. All submissions must include the reference number HE1254-27-Q-0001 in the subject line. This request is for information purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or contractual commitment. To be eligible for any resulting contract, businesses must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management database.
The Department of Defense Education Activity has awarded a contract for Academic Standards, Curricular Alignment, and Professional Learning Support Services. This award was issued on a sole source basis as a follow-on requirement to maintain continuity of services, preserve program expertise, and prevent disruptions to ongoing operations.
The contract falls under NAICS code 611710 and is managed by the office located in Alexandria, Virginia, with the place of performance situated in Hillsdale, Michigan. Primary coordination for the requirement is handled by Alim Koroma and Mumbi Mutala.
The Department of Defense Education Activity intends to award a sole-source service contract for Academic Standards, Curricular Alignment, and Professional Learning Support Services under solicitation HE125426QE094. This effort supports the Do No Harm initiative by implementing findings from a previous third-party audit regarding curriculum, professional development, and special education programs. The scope of work includes developing integrated action plans, aligning standards, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
Due to the need for continuity of methodology and institutional knowledge, the government is utilizing FAR 6.103-1(b) to award the contract to the incumbent provider. This is a notice of intent and not a request for proposals. The requirement falls under NAICS code 611710 for Educational Support Services and is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside. Interested parties may submit comments or questions to the designated points of contact by September 21, 2026.
The Department of Defense Education Activity awarded a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Iliad Athletics, LLC for the Classical Physical Education Pilot Program under solicitation number HE125426DE054. This procurement provides proprietary curriculum materials, training, and implementation support for a one-credit high school course centered on classical gymnastics, calisthenics, and nutrition. The award is managed by the office in Alexandria, Virginia, and is based on the requirement for specific proprietary instructional resources.
The contract structure consists of a twelve month base period with one four month option period. This action was justified under FAR 12.102(a) to ensure participating schools receive the specialized Classical PE program. Primary coordination for this effort is handled by London Thomas and Mumbi Mutala within the Department of Defense Education Activity.
The Department of Defense Education Activity intends to establish a sole source service contract with Iliad Athletics, LLC for the Classical Physical Education Pilot Program. This initiative will be implemented at Camp Lejeune High School in North Carolina and Quantico High School in Virginia. The program integrates traditional physical training, functional movement, nutrition, and character development into a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, providing licensing, teacher professional learning, and implementation support.
Under FAR 6.103-1(b), the government has determined that Iliad Athletics is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirements. This notice is not a request for proposals or quotations, and no solicitation will be posted. Interested parties may submit comments or questions via email to the designated points of contact by 3pm Eastern Standard Time on August 24, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 611710 for Educational Support Services.
The Department of Defense Education Activity has issued a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity award for K-12 instructional resources and transition education specifically designed for students with moderate-to-severe cognitive disabilities. This contract, identified by solicitation number HE125426DE032, operates under NAICS code 611710 and is managed by the office located in Alexandria, Virginia.
The agreement is structured with a maximum not-to-exceed ceiling amount and was posted on August 12, 2026. There was no set-aside used for this procurement. Primary administrative contact for the award is Nicole Freid, with performance centered in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Grade K - 6 Learning Portfolio contract, awarded under solicitation number HE125426DE030, is a procurement initiative managed by the Department of Defense Education Activity through its office in Alexandria, Virginia. The contract falls under NAICS code 611710, indicating it relates to educational support services, and no set-aside provisions have been applied, making it open to all eligible contractors. The primary objective is to develop and implement a comprehensive learning portfolio system tailored for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, designed to track, document, and support student growth across academic and developmental domains. The system is intended to align with DoDEA’s educational standards and facilitate consistent assessment and reporting for military-connected students across global installations.
The point of contact for this contract is Alim Koroma, reachable via email at alim.koroma@dodea.edu, with Mumbi Mutala serving as the secondary point of contact at 571-372-1341. The place of performance has not been specified, suggesting that work may be performed remotely or across multiple locations, consistent with the distributed nature of DoDEA schools. The contract was posted on July 6, 2026, and all details are accessible through the official SAM.gov portal. The portfolio system is expected to enhance instructional decision-making, support personalized learning pathways, and provide a unified digital record of student achievement for educators, families, and administrators within the DoDEA network.
The contract is for the development and implementation of a K-12 Visual Arts Resource Platform and Professional Learning Platform under solicitation number HE125426DE029, awarded by the Department of Defense Education Activity. The primary focus is on creating an integrated digital solution to support visual arts education for K-12 students within DOD schools, alongside professional development resources for educators. The NAICS code 611710 indicates this is a category tied to other schools and instruction services, emphasizing educational technology and curriculum support. The award was posted on June 23, 2026, and no specific set-aside is in effect, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors.
The performing organization is based in Alexandria, Virginia, with the primary place of performance located in Iowa, specifically at a zip code of 50461. Primary point of contact is Nicole Freid, reachable via email at nicole.freid@dodea.edu, with Mumbi Mutala serving as the secondary contact with a listed phone number of 571-372-1341. The contract aims to enhance arts education delivery through a scalable digital platform, supporting both student engagement and teacher capacity building across DOD school systems. Further details and the official solicitation can be accessed through the provided SAM.gov link.
The DOD Education Activity is seeking a single contractor to provide commercial off-the-shelf, 100% digital health instructional resources for grades 6 through 12, including a 0.5-credit high school course, delivered as a 9-week curriculum per grade level. All resources must be research-based, aligned with established educational standards, and accompanied by virtual professional learning for educators and industry-standard technical support. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base period of one year from August 25, 2026, to August 24, 2027, and up to four one-year option periods extending through August 24, 2031, with a potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. The total maximum quantity across all line items is 29,694 units, encompassing student and teacher licenses across all grades. Deliverables must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards, WCAG 2.0 Level AA, SCORM® compliance, and include a current VPAT 2.1+ accessibility conformance report. Proposals must be submitted electronically in four volumes—Administrative, Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, and Price—with strict formatting guidelines including a 15-page limit for the technical volume and requirement for editable Excel pricing spreadsheets aligned to CLINs. Evaluation is based on a competitive best value trade-off process, with Technical Capabilities holding the greatest weight, followed by Past Performance, and Price as the least significant factor. The contract mandates strict compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions on subcontractor restrictions, executive compensation reporting, SAM registration, security controls per NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment, and requirements to avoid organizational conflicts of interest. All proposals must include a validated UEI and CAGE code, and contractors must certify adherence to federal DEI non-discrimination mandates and confidentiality prohibitions. Delivery is FOB destination, with payments processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow and inspections conducted by the government against specified accessibility and interoperability criteria.
The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking a commercial, off-the-shelf digital instructional solution tailored for K-12 students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities, encompassing instructional resources, transition education, professional learning, and technical support. The solution must be fully digital, align with DoDEA’s College and Career Ready Standards in English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, and support the district’s alternate summative assessment. Contractors are expected to recommend optimal grade-level or grade-band pairings for content since no industry standard exists, and all downloadable or printed materials must be for internal government use only. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base period from August 31, 2026, to August 30, 2027, and four one-year option periods extending through August 30, 2031, with a total potential duration of five years and a maximum of 11,094 units across all line items. All deliverables must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards, WCAG 2.0 Level AA, SCORM® standards, and NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity, with full government ownership of all content and data rights.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 8, 2026, in four clearly defined volumes: administrative cover letter, technical capabilities (limited to 15 pages), past performance (up to five references), and price information. Technical capabilities is the most critical evaluation factor, evaluated through a two-step pass/fail screening followed by comparative rating of subfactor performance; past performance is secondary, and price is the least weighted. Only offers with acceptable or better ratings in technical capabilities and past performance will be considered for award. The contractor must ensure all personnel accessing DoDEA data are U.S. citizens, complete annual Privacy Act training, and comply with strict data protection protocols. Key personnel, including a designated liaison and alternate, must have at least one year of relevant experience, and changes require ten business days’ advance notice. The contract includes stringent clauses on organizational conflict of interest, safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition of certain foreign procurement, and compliance with System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) invoicing. Deliveries will be accepted at DoDEA’s Alexandria, Virginia, office, and all content must