Work Ethics Courseware
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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 conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities for providing a commercially available, off-the-shelf (COTS), ½-credit, virtual high school course focused on work ethics as a primary life skill. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Scope of Requirement
DoWEA, responsible for pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War, seeks a solution for its high schools. The scope is limited to approximately 40 DoWEA high schools across the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions, serving an estimated 12,727 high school students (SY 2026–2027 projections). The anticipated period of performance for a potential future contract is September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2031. The course aims to provide foundational work ethics, applicable across career paths, and support postsecondary career pathway decisions.
Key Information Requested from Industry
Respondents should provide details on:
- Course Content & Learning Objectives: How the COTS course delivers a work-ethic-focused curriculum, emphasizes proactive work ethic, balances character development with career pathway exposure, and its core instructional framework, including industry-recognized certifications.
- Assessments & Student Certification: Formative and summative assessments, student value acknowledgments, and criteria for any industry-recognized certificates.
- Instructor Resources & Support: Materials for systemwide implementation, alignment with instructional pillars, engagement tools, and guidance for administering assessments/certifications for approximately 108 current instructors and 132 future instructors.
- Professional Learning & Instructor Preparation: Virtual professional learning approaches, integration with digital platforms, training support for instructors and 7 CTE specialists.
- Technical Support & Digital Delivery: Technical support services, response times, and support for system access, setup, troubleshooting, and updates.
- Security, Compliance, & Accessibility: Compliance with Federal security requirements (e.g., FedRAMP Level 2), freedom from bias, and Section 508 accessibility.
- Data Rights & Intellectual Property: Management and protection of data, confirmation of Government property for data developed, and digital rights for embedded materials.
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses in Microsoft Word, PDF, or a compatible electronic format. Submissions should include company name, address, CAGE code, NAICS codes, business type, point of contact, description of subcontracting possibilities, organizational capability, a link to standards used, an approach to addressing DoWEA's needs, and recommendations for improving the Government's work statement. Responses, excluding pricing, are limited to a maximum of 20 pages.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: May 7, 2026.
- Responses Due: Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
- Primary Contact: London Thomas (london.thomas@dodea.edu)
- Secondary Contact: Alim Koroma (alim.koroma@dodea.edu)
Additional Notes
This RFI is solely for information and planning. The Government may conduct follow-up discussions and invites industry to indicate interest in a potential Industry Day.