Digital Badging and Micro-Credentialing Solution

SOL #: FY26_Digital_BadgingSpecial NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA3300 42 CONS CC
MAXWELL AFB, AL, 36112-6334, United States

Place of Performance

Montgomery, AL

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210)

PSC

Data Collection Services (R702)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 26, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 26, 2026
3
Action Date
Jun 2, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Instructure, Inc. for a commercial digital badging and micro-credentialing solution. This solution will support enterprise-wide faculty and student development. Interested parties capable of meeting the requirement must submit their information by June 2, 2026, 1:00 pm CST.

Purpose & Scope

This requirement is for user-access subscriptions to a commercial digital badging and micro-credentialing solution. The system will provide a scalable, automated capability to issue, manage, and verify digital credentials. The primary goals are to modernize learning, incentivize faculty development, and enhance the recognition of competency-based achievements across the enterprise.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2029 (Base plus two option years)
  • Place of Performance: Maxwell AFB, AL
  • Authority: Sole source procurement under RFO 6.103-1, utilizing Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Commercial Products and Services.
  • Product Service Code: R702 (Data Collection Services)

Submission & Evaluation

No written solicitation will be issued. This is a notice that the government intends to award a sole source contract to Instructure, Inc. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement are requested to submit specific information.

  • Response Deadline: June 2, 2026, 1:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST)
  • Submission Method: Via email only.
  • Required Information:
    1. Current capability demonstrating the ability to meet the requirement.
    2. Company name, point of contact, email, phone/fax numbers, business type and size, Cage Code, and Unique ID Number.
  • Note: If no responsible, responsive offers are received by the deadline, a sole source contract will be issued to Instructure, Inc. Oral submissions are not acceptable, and submitted information will not be returned.

Eligibility

Contractors must be registered in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) and eligible to process invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

SSgt Bryant NguyenPRIMARY
LaChandra ThompsonSECONDARY

Files

Files

Download
Download
Download
Download

Versions

Version 2Viewing
Special Notice
Posted: May 26, 2026
Version 1
Special Notice
Posted: May 26, 2026
View