Definitive Contract HE125421C0005

This firm fixed-price contract was awarded by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to Palmas Academy Inc., a non-profit organization and community development corporation, to provide education services for dependent children in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 whose sponsors are assigned to the Ceiba, Puerto Rico area. The contract has a ceiling value of $429,980.00 and a period of performance from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022.

The original solicitation was a Special Notice published by DoDEA seeking a contractor to provide a comprehensive pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educational program accredited by a nationally recognized US agency, conducted fully in English, and located within one hour of Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Palmas Academy Inc. was identified as the planned sole source awardee, as this interim one-year contract allows DoDEA time to review long-term educational arrangements for military dependents in the area. No set-aside designation was used for this award.

Palmas Academy Inc. holds an indefinite delivery contract from DoDEA with a potential value of $4.7 million to provide education services for military dependents in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade assigned to Ceiba, Puerto Rico through July 2032. Task orders issued to date under this contract vehicle have ranged from around $11,000 to $256,000 to deliver the necessary on-site education services over specific school years.