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Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HE125425CE003
- Awardee
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Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. UEI DJ74PJ1BD2B9 Part of Qualtero Inc.
- Awarding agency
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DOD Education Activity
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $223,714
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Encyclopedia Databases Solicitation · HE125425QE003 · Posted Oct 31, 2024
- Contract value 16% obligated
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- $223,713.58 Current, with exercised options
- $1,382,813.58 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 18% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, VA 22350, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $117,624 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $106,090 |
About this award
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) awarded a definitive firm-fixed-price contract valued at $1.38 million to Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. on January 21, 2025, for a commercial, off-the-shelf online general knowledge encyclopedia platform designed to support DoDEA's PreK-12 curricula. The contract, which runs through January 20, 2035, represents a 10-year engagement with no small business set-aside designation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, a Chicago-headquartered subsidiary of Qualtero Inc. and a self-certified small disadvantaged business, will deliver annual licenses, virtual learning services, and technical support through the base year and nine 12-month option years. The place of performance is Alexandria, Virginia, where DoDEA maintains its headquarters.
This award continues Encyclopaedia Britannica's established relationship with the Department of Defense, following multiple prior contract awards from DoDEA and Air Education and Training Command ranging from approximately $102,000 to $1.38 million. The contract evaluation was conducted under a best-value trade-off approach, with technical capability and past performance weighted significantly more heavily than price, reflecting DoDEA's emphasis on educational quality and proven delivery capability. The encyclopedia platform must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards to ensure compliance with federal requirements for accessible information technology in educational settings.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HE125425CE003?
HE125425CE003 was awarded to Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. by DOD Education Activity (Department of Defense) on January 21, 2025.
How much is contract HE125425CE003 worth?
The government has obligated $223,714 on HE125425CE003. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,382,814.
Was contract HE125425CE003 competed?
The extent of competition for HE125425CE003 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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