Engineering Pathway Courseware
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 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has issued a Solicitation (HE125426QE033) for Engineering Pathway Courseware. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires 100% digital courseware, professional learning, and technical support for three engineering courses. Proposals are due April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Time (EST).
Purpose & Scope
DoDEA requires commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), 100% digital, cloud-based instructional resources for students and teachers, along with related professional learning and technical support. The three core engineering courses are:
- Principles of Engineering
- Engineering Design and Development
- Engineering Drawing Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Courseware must be aligned with College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards, customizable for various instructional formats (face-to-face, virtual, hybrid), include up-to-date industry information, hands-on activities, and assessments. Professional learning must be asynchronous (webinars/modules), SCORM compliant, and posted on DoDEA's Learning Management System (LMS). Technical support requires acknowledgment within two hours and 90% resolution within one business day.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Solicitation.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Education Services), with a size standard of $24,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Orders may be issued from August 29, 2026, through August 28, 2031, for a total contract duration not exceeding 5 years.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facilities.
Key Requirements & Standards
Resources must meet FedRAMP Level 2 standards (waivers considered), be Section 508 accessible, and compatible with specified browsers. Cybersecurity requirements include DoD/DoDEA compliance, STIGs, and secure data handling (TLS/AES-256 encryption). Personnel must be US citizens, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) must be protected under the Privacy Act, with breaches reported within 24 hours. All data developed under the contract is Government property. System integration support for SSO platforms (ClassLink, Google, Azure), OAuth 2.0, SAML, Azure AD/Google AD, and OneRoster is required. A designated contractor liaison is also mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to the listed points of contact.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made on a competitive best-value basis, considering:
- Technical Approach: A two-step process involving a pass/fail screening followed by a rated technical evaluation.
- Past Performance: Vendors must submit 3-5 recent and relevant past performance references, utilizing the provided Past and Present Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).
- Price: Evaluated separately for reasonableness and completeness using the provided Pricing Sheet.
- Required Attachments: Bidders must complete and submit a Pricing Sheet, Terms of Service Addendum, Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), Cloud Questionnaire, FAR/DFARS Provisions, Privacy Checklist, and the Past Performance Questionnaire.
- Quotes must remain valid for 120 calendar days.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email to the POCs no later than April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with the subject line "Questions To Solicitation Number HE125426QE033". Primary contact: London Thomas (london.thomas@dodea.edu). Secondary contact: Alim Koroma (alim.koroma@dodea.edu).