Request for Information (RFI) School Choice Education Voucher 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), under the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a School Choice Education Voucher Platform. This RFI seeks information on commercially available, proven platforms to administer a proposed program supporting approximately 11,000 dependents of military personnel at US bases/installations. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Responses are due by June 18, 2026, at 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
DoWEA is seeking an enterprise-level platform with financial controls that adheres to Federal cybersecurity mandates (including FedRAMP authorization and DoD Cloud SRG Impact Level 4 or higher for CUI). The platform must meet or exceed the following core capabilities:
- Voucher Management System: Framework for school/tutor/homeschool entity compliance.
- Family & Student Portal: Mechanisms for provider verification.
- School & Provider Management: Enhanced oversight for homeschool vouchers.
- Financial Processing & Compliance: Rule-based spending, real-time tracking, and audit-ready posture.
- Fraud Prevention: Robust risk-based, random, and triggered audits.
- Data & Outcomes Tracking: Secure mechanisms for aggregating student performance and program utilization data.
- Support & Communication Tools: Automated archiving for eDiscovery and dispute resolution, Section 508 accessibility.
- AI-Driven Optimization: Transparent and auditable AI/ML models for fraud detection with Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) review.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Anticipated Award: One base year and four option years
- Anticipated NAICS: 518210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 5 PM EST
- Published: June 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Responses are requested in Microsoft Word or compatible format. Specific information requested includes company details, point of contact, subcontracting possibilities, a detailed description of the proposed solution's technical capability, product effectiveness, operational capacity, financial strength, security compliance, onboarding/training approach, and uniqueness. Bidders should also provide an estimate of required Government staffing and a non-binding price estimate for a base year and four option years. Recommendations for improving the performance work statement are also solicited.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for quote. Program execution is contingent upon the enactment of pending legislative authority and appropriation of funds for FY 2027. All costs incurred in responding are the sole responsibility of the responder. Not responding does not preclude future participation. Questions regarding the RFI must be submitted via email by June 11, 2026.