Canvas Learning Management System, a FedRAMP Moderate-authorized SaaS platform, and all associated implementation, licensing, training, and support services
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 the Navy, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, intends to acquire a Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), a FedRAMP Moderate-authorized SaaS platform, along with associated implementation, licensing, training, and support services for the Naval Postgraduate Dental School (NPDS). The government plans to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to Instructure, INC. This opportunity is located in Bethesda, MD. Responses are due April 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This acquisition includes:
- A FedRAMP Moderate-authorized SaaS LMS platform (Canvas LMS).
- Canvas Credentials module for digital badging.
- Implementation, licensing, training, and support services.
- Provisioning of one production instance of Canvas LMS.
- Canvas Cloud Subscription licenses for up to 500 Users.
- Canvas Credentials Subscription licenses for up to 500 Users.
- A mechanism for procuring additional user licenses or add-on modules.
- "Canvas LMS Essential Implementation Bundle" and "Canvas Credentials Implementation Bundle".
- One "Instructional Design - Ready Made Template".
- "Basic Support" (24/7/365 access to Tier 1 technical support).
- "Training Portal Essential - Core On-Demand Content" for instructors and administrators.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated to begin May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027 (Base Period), with four (4) 12-month option periods.
- NAICS Code: 518210 (Business Size Standard: $50,000,000).
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 28, 2026.
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotes. However, the government will consider information received from other interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted. The government will not pay for information submitted.
Additional Notes
- The contractor must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), licensor, and sole provider of the Canvas LMS.
- The contractor must possess and maintain a FedRAMP Moderate (or higher) Authority to Operate (ATO).
- The Canvas LMS platform must comply with all federal security requirements for a SaaS platform at the FedRAMP Moderate level, including handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and DFARS 252.204-7012.
- No Government Furnished Equipment/Property/Information (GFE/P/I) will be provided.
- No travel or Other Direct Costs (ODCs) are anticipated or authorized.