SOURCES SOUGHT--SUBSCRIPTION to TEA Certificate Look Up, and Retrieval System
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 U.S. Army West Point Office of Economic Manpower Analysis (OEMA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing a SUBSCRIPTION to a TEA Certificate Look Up, and Retrieval System. This market research aims to determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This is a Sources Sought notice for information and planning purposes only; it is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP). The government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time. The anticipated need is for a subscription service to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Certificate Look Up, and Retrieval System, which provides official certification of records for individuals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Conditional Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), dependent on sufficient small business responses.
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Place of Performance: West Point, NY 10996, United States
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: January 22, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms should provide the following information:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status (including specific types/certifications), and corresponding NAICS code.
- Indicate interest in competing as a prime contractor and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial) and pertinent certifications.
- Information on commercial availability of the TEA Certificate Look Up, and Retrieval System, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, customary terms, and warranties.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identify any conditions or actions unnecessarily restricting competition for this acquisition.
- Recommendations to improve the approach, specifications, or draft PWS/PRS.
Submission Instructions
All responses must be sent via email to Ignacio Cordova at Ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil. The email subject line must include the Sources Sought Notice number: W911SD-26-Q-A021.
Additional Notes
Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for any additional information or future solicitations related to this requirement.