26QE024_Notice of Intent.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF WAR EDUCATION ACTIVITY

HEADQUARTERS

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22350-1400

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Solicitation Number: HE125426QE024 Solicitation Type: Sole Source (Non-Competitive) Title: Using ISTE Standards to Improve Classroom Instruction NAICS / Size Standard: 611710 /24 Million

Introduction

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a noncompetitive sole source basis to Robin Merger Corporation.

Background Information

DoDEA requires a partnership with an organization focused on using ISTE standards to improve K-12 classroom instruction in which all DoDEA school-level and above-school-level educators and leaders may participate. DoDEA educators and leaders need access to relevant, high quality professional learning related to the ISTE standards, current and emerging education technology topics and issues.

DoDEA educators and leaders will gain access to benefits afforded members that include but are not limited to participation in virtual courses, professional learning networks and interaction with other K- 12 educators and leaders on issues related to teaching and learning with technology.

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of this contract is to obtain ISTE membership to provide DoDEA educators access to high-quality professional learning and resources that support both professional growth and classroom practice.

Period of Performance:

The Period of Performance will consist of a 12-month base period beginning May 20, 2026, followed by four 12-month option periods, for a total potential period of performance of five years.

Contractor Requirements

The contractor needs to provide the following:

ISTE+ASCD Membership ISTELive and ASCD AC Registrations

• 20 in person and 40 virtual passes for the premier edtech conference ISTE U Online Courses

• (50) 5-Hour, Self-Paced Courses: Self paced courses on topics like PD on AI, Digital Citizenship, and instructional improvement

Sole Source Justification

DoDEA requires continued access to professional learning resources aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards. These standards serve as the nationally recognized benchmark for effective technology integration in K-12 education. DoDEA formally adopted the standards in 2017 as the foundation for its digital learning strategy. Maintaining alignment with the ISTE Standards remains essential for strengthening classroom instruction through the purposeful and effective use of technology. An ISTE membership provides DoDEA educators access to high-quality professional learning and resources that support both professional growth and classroom practice. These resources include topic guides and webinars on topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), computer science, and digital citizenship. Educators also gain entry to ISTE Connect, a professional learning network platform and digital community that links them with professionals in K-12 education. Additionally, ISTE membership includes access to resources from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), offering support and professional learning in areas such as pedagogy, curriculum, and school leadership. Source: https://www.dodea.edu/education/technology-and-innovation/educational-technology This ISTE membership is needed to ensure uninterrupted access to these essential resources and support DoDEA’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital literacy and instructional effectiveness systemwide.

Roger Merger Corporation, Inc. is the sole authorized provider, the only organization exclusively focused on implementing ISTE standards for both students and educators. ISTE standards are proprietary and controlled by ISTE. All ISTE+ASCD memberships, ISTELive registrations, and ISTE U course enrollments are proprietary in nature and there are no authorized third-party resellers, distributors, or agents empowered to sell these specific services. Their proprietary services include the following 1. Membership that grants exclusive access to a curated ecosystem of evidence based resources. 2. Proprietary event experience featuring exclusive content, keynote speakers, and hands on playgrounds that are unavailable through any other conference organizer. 3. ISTE U Online courses that are developed using a proprietary instructional design model. The content and curriculum are unique to the ISTE+ASCD ecosystem.

Regulatory Authority

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Overhaul Part 12.102(a) For acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), document the decision that only one source is available and the basis for the decision.

Additional Information

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611710 and the Small Business Size Standard is 24 Million. This acquisition is being conducted under the simplified commercial procedures under the FAR Part 12 Overhaul, therefore the requirements of FAR Part 6, Competitive Requirements, are not applicable and the resultant award will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect at time of award.

This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.

All responses must be received by March 10, 2026 12:00 PM ET and must reference solicitation number HE125426QE024. Responses shall be submitted electronically to micaela.fernandez@dodea.edu and nicole.freid@dodea.edu. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. DoDEA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.