Grades 6-12 Social Studies Databases

SOL #: HE125426QE030Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of Defense Education Activity (Dodea)

DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, United States

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210)

PSC

Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/842477c3e8b84b2193975582c0a68272/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 10, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 14, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 21, 2026, 2:00 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 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is soliciting quotes for Grades 6-12 Social Studies Databases. This unrestricted acquisition seeks vendor-hosted, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) digital library content and related support services. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) arrangement for a base year and four option years. Quotes are due by April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

DoDEA requires standalone social studies databases that support secondary-level curricula, including AP courses. Key requirements include:

Databases: Vendor-hosted COTS digital library content with 100% full text, original content, and various reference materials. Must be age-appropriate, easy to use, regularly updated, and compatible with multiple platforms.
Licensing: Per-student/staff model is mandatory; site-based or per-building licensing will not be accepted.
Accessibility: Resources must be accessible 24/7/365 throughout school buildings and from remote locations, complying with Section 508 standards.
Support & Training: Responsive technical support (acknowledgment within 1 business day, resolution within 5 business days) and virtual professional learning/training (three 90-minute sessions) for staff and students.
Integration: Solutions must integrate with DoDEA's LMS (Schoology), Google Classroom, and ClassLink single sign-on.
Security: Compliance with DoD and DoDEA cybersecurity requirements, including FedRAMP Level 2 standards, data encryption (at rest and in transit), and US citizen contractor personnel.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Period of Performance: May 11, 2026, through May 10, 2031 (Base Year + 4 Option Years)
Set-Aside: Unrestricted
NAICS Code: 519210 (Libraries and Archives) with a size standard of $21,000,000.

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Deadline: April 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. Submit electronically.
Quotes Deadline: April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Submit via email to Hillary Turnbull (Hillary.turnbull@dodea.edu) and Tiffany Brown (Tiffany.brown@dodea.edu). The subject line must be "Quotes for HE125426QE030".
Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach (significantly more important than price) and Price. Quoters must meet all solicitation requirements, including Section 508 conformance, to be eligible for award. An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using VPAT 2.1 or later is required.
Required Attachments: Completed Pricing Template (Attachment 5), DoDEA Cloud Information Questionnaire (Attachment 6), and Terms of Service Addendum (Attachment 7) are mandatory.