7A21--Articulate 360 Teams Licenses [VA-26-00052932]
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) in support of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD), has issued a Special Notice and Notice of Intent (NOI). The VA intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Task Order to Interactive Communications Solutions Group Inc. (ICS Learning Group Inc.) for Articulate 360 Teams subscription licenses. This action is justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) due to ICS Learning Group Inc. being the only authorized contractor. Responses from interested parties are due by May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for annual Articulate 360 Teams subscription licenses to support ongoing enterprise eLearning development and delivery for the VA workforce. The licenses will enable continued use of VA's existing eLearning authoring environment, support accredited training programs, ensure accessibility compliance (Section 508), and integrate with VA learning management systems. The solution must be delivered via the FedRAMP Authorized Articulate 360 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, providing full platform features, unlimited storage, priority support, and a content library. This is a follow-on requirement to maintain continuity of mission-critical training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent for Sole Source FSS Task Order
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), PCAC, VHA ILEAD
- Intended Awardee: Interactive Communications Solutions Group Inc. (ICS Learning Group Inc.)
- Contract Vehicle: GSA FSS Contract Number 47QTCA24D0044
- Period of Performance: August 8, 2026, through August 7, 2029 (one 12-month base year and two 12-month option years)
- Estimated Total Value: $51,107.40
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. However, contractors who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the Articulate 360 licenses and meet the salient characteristics and performance objectives outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses will be reviewed solely to determine if a competitive FSS procurement is warranted. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred for preparing a response.
Additional Notes
Capability statements should address technical capability, schedule, authorization to provide subscriptions, and relevant past performance. The PWS is provided as an attachment for reference.