Digital Badging and Micro-credentialing Solution
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of providing a commercial digital badging and micro-credentialing solution. This system will support enterprise-wide faculty and student development, offering a scalable, automated capability to issue, manage, and verify digital credentials. Responses are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required solution must:
- Enable creation, issuance, and management of digital badges and micro-credentials.
- Include verifiable metadata and secure validation for all credentials.
- Integrate seamlessly with Air University's (AU) Learning Management System (LMS) for automated badge issuance.
- Support the development of stackable credential pathways and aggregation of multiple badges into higher-level certifications.
- Be scalable for enterprise-wide implementation, with initial deployment to 1,500 users.
- Feature an intuitive user interface for both administrators and end-users.
- Allow credentials to be shared on professional platforms with verifiable links.
- Provide administrative dashboards and analytics for tracking credential issuance, participation, and progression.
- Include implementation services, administrator training, and ongoing technical support.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: U009 (Education Services)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 6, 2026, at 3:45 PM ET
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – June 1, 2029 (Base Year + 2 Option Years)
Place of Performance
Primarily Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, with potential for global and satellite locations.
Special Requirements
The system must be comprehensive, fully operational, and include an initial set of digital badges and pathways, administrator training, user guides, and continuous technical/customer support.