SAM #HE125426QE053

Sole Source Bridge Contract: Digital AP US History Resources for DoDEA (Cengage Learning)

This opportunity is a sole source bridge contract for digital AP US History instructional resources for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), intended to ensure continuity for the 2026-27 school year. - Contract Details: - Firm-Fixed-Price, one-year bridge contract - Sole source to Cengage Learning, Inc. due to time constraints and continuity needs - NAICS code 513130 (Book Publishers), PSC 7610 (Books and Pamphlets) - Scope and Requirements: - 100% digital instructional resources for AP US History (APUSH) - Must align with College Board APUSH curriculum framework - Supports approximately 1,100 students, 46 teachers, and 12 subject-matter experts - Includes textbooks, lesson plans, assessments, supplemental and teacher resources - Download capability for printing and internal instructional use - Accommodations for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - Integration with DoDEA's LMS (Schoology) and ClassLink single sign-on - Compliance with Section 508 accessibility and FedRAMP Level 2 cybersecurity - Data integration via RESTful APIs; strict privacy and security requirements - All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens - Additional Services: - Professional learning webinars (3 per region, 6 contact hours total) - Technical support (response within one business day) - Virtual meetings for coordination and performance reviews - Place of Performance: - Department of Defense Education Activity Headquarters, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA - Only Cengage Learning, Inc. is considered capable of meeting these requirements for the bridge contract; full and open competition planned for FY 2027.

Description

This is a sole source notice of intent and is not a request for proposals or quotations. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice.

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) has the following requirements: For the Advanced Placement® U.S. History (APUSH) program, DoWEA requires 100% digital instructional resources aligned with the College Board APUSH curriculum framework to support approximately 1,100 students, 46 teachers, and 12 above‑school‑level subject‑matter experts. The resources must be accessible online and allow downloading of materials for internal instructional use only, such as printed worksheets or accommodations for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513130, Book Publishers, and the applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is 7610, Books and Pamphlets.

DoWEA intends to award a sole‑source Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP) bridge contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a), as implemented by FAR 6.103(a), for an acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold where the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Only one responsible entity can meet DoWEA’s requirements, and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency’s needs. The anticipated contract will be a Firm‑Fixed‑Price contract with a one‑year base period. See the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for additional information.

Attachment(s):  1.  Draft PWS for AP® US History Instructional Resources 2. Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)

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