Request for Information-DoWEA PreK-12 Education Platform
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 War Education Activity (DoWEA) is issuing a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities for a unified, enterprise Pre-K–12 Education Platform. This platform will support DoWEA's global operations, which include over 160 schools serving 67,000+ students. Responses are due by May 22, 2026, at 12 PM EST.
Purpose
This RFI is for market research and acquisition planning only and does not constitute a solicitation. DoWEA seeks to understand current industry approaches to system integration, data architecture, interoperability standards, reporting capabilities, and cloud-based platform delivery models for a single, cohesive enterprise education platform.
Scope of Interest
DoWEA is interested in platforms that can unify instructional and enterprise systems on a shared or tightly integrated data foundation, reduce system fragmentation, and enable secure, near real-time reporting, analytics, and AI-enabled insights. Specific areas of interest include:
- Student Information Systems (SIS): Enrollment, scheduling, grading, record management.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS): Native or integrated solutions, SSO, grade pass-back.
- Assessment Tools: Formative, benchmark, summative capabilities, secure test administration.
- Special Education & Student Support: IEP/504, MTSS/RTI frameworks, intervention planning.
- Enterprise Operations & Business Services: Finance/ERP, HR/HCM, Facilities/CMMS, Transportation, IT Service Management.
- Unified Data, Analytics & Interoperability: Strong data interoperability, open API architecture (REST, LTI, Ed-Fi), near real-time analytics, AI-enabled insights.
- Data Quality & Master Data Management: Automated validation, data quality dashboards.
- AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement: Capabilities for instruction, student support, operational efficiency.
- Communication & Engagement: Multi-channel outreach, two-way messaging, personalization.
Submission Details
Vendors should respond to relevant sections, distinguishing between mature and in-development features. Responses should be concise, use plain language, and may include diagrams. A maximum of 10 pages (excluding appendices) is allowed, with a high-level pricing overview requested. Responses are voluntary, and no reimbursement will be provided.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 12 PM EST
- Published: April 24, 2026
Additional Notes
DoWEA is considering hosting an Industry Day for demonstrations and architectural discussions. Vendors are invited to indicate their interest, preferred format, and topics. Participation in the Industry Day is voluntary and not required for future solicitations. Responses should be sent to ShaHannah Brown at ShaHannah.Brown@Dodea.edu.