Articulate 360 eLearning Subscription Platform
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Defense (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Articulate 360 eLearning Subscription Support Services. The intent is to award a contract to Interactive Communications Solutions (ICS) Group, Inc. to support the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties who believe they can competitively provide these services must respond by March 16, 2026, 9:00 A.M. EST.
Purpose & Scope
This notice announces the intent to award a sole source contract to ICS Group, Inc. for Articulate 360 eLearning Subscription Support Services. These services are critical for the DAU's mission-critical curriculum development and content authoring. The justification for the sole source award is that ICS Group, Inc. is identified as the sole authorized reseller of Articulate 360 within the United States and for the U.S. Government, meeting DAU's specific requirements.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Estimated Value: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1906 and FAR 12.5
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 513210 Software Publishers (Small Business Size Standard: $47,000,000.00)
- Place of Performance: Alexandria, VA
Response Information
This is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. However, interested parties who believe they can provide these services competitively should submit a response via email.
- Submission Method: Email responses in PDF format.
- Reference: Notice of Intent number Sg120720251449.
- Email To: saba.samuels.civ@mail.mil and maria.t.evans.civ@mail.mil
- Content: Information supporting the offeror's capability to provide the services.
- Response Deadline: March 16, 2026, no later than 9:00 A.M. EST.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Saba Samuels
- Contract Specialist: Maria Evans
- Contracting Office: Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, Alexandria, Virginia.