26QE055_JNA_Redacted_042826.pdf
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This is a Determination for Single Source, a federal contracting document that justifies the award of a sole-source contract to Cengage Learning, Inc. for AP® English Literature and Composition instructional resources by the Department of War Education Activity.
The Department of War Education Activity seeks COTS, 100% digital resources aligned to the College Board Course and Exam Description to serve approximately 1,000 students, 40 teachers, and above-school-level subject matter experts for one year. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price sole-source bridge contract with an estimated value of $50,000.00 and a 12-month performance period using FY26 O&M funds. The award authority is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a), as implemented in FAR 6.103(a). Market research identified three companies with potentially suitable resources—McGraw Hill LLC, Pearson Education Inc., and Perfection Learning Corporation (a small business)—but Cengage Learning, Inc., the incumbent vendor with a contract that expired in 2025, is designated as the sole source. The justification cites time constraints from a recent government shutdown that compressed the acquisition timeline, continuity of instruction since DoDEA educators are already extensively trained on the Cengage platform, unacceptable delays that would result from transitioning to a different vendor, and inefficient use of resources, as any training conducted for a temporary one-year resource would become obsolete once the planned FY27 competitive procurement is awarded. The determination certifies that only Cengage Learning, Inc. is capable of providing the required resources without causing unacceptable delays or creating instructional risk during the specified bridge period.
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Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & FAR 3.104.
CUI - Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & FAR 3.104.
DEPARTMENT OF WAR EDUCATION ACTIVITY
DETERMINATION For SINGLE SOURCE
AP® English Literature and Composition Instructional Resources (Bridge)
1. Contracting Agency
Department of War Education Activity
2. Description of Supplies or Services Required to Meet the Need
The Contractor shall provide COTS, 100% digital resources that are aligned to the College Board Course and Exam
Description. One thousand students, 40 teachers and above-school-level subject matter experts require AP® Literature and
Composition resources for one year.
3. Description of Action
A firm‑fixed‑price sole‑source bridge contract is planned with an estimated value of $50,000.00. The period of performance is a single 12‑month bridge, representing the minimum time required to complete the full FY2027 competitive procurement.
FY26 O&M funds are available for the base period.
4. Authority
10 U.S.C. 3204(a), as implemented in FAR 6.103(a)
5. Market Research
Cengage Learning, Inc.; Boston, MA. Ashlyn Little, Regional Sales Manager, ashlyn.little@cengage.com, 610-551-0531.
Large business per SAM.gov for NAICS codes 513130 and 513120 (Periodical Publishers). CAGE code 2T373, UEI:
NYNNE5XCZ467. The most recent contract that expired in 2025 was with Cengage Learning, Inc.
The following three companies may have AP® Literature and
Composition resources that may meet the Agency’s requirements for the
FY27 competition.
▪ McGraw Hill. LLC, New York, NY. DJ West, VP, Professional Services, dj.west@mheducation.com, 248-207-9886.
Not a small business for NAICS codes 513130 (Book Publishers) and 513166 (All Other Publishers), per SAM.gov.
CAGE code 6XSZ0, UEI: C2NDCQHE4XM4.
▪ Pearson Education, Inc.; Hoboken, NH. Cindy Schurr, Executive Account Manager, cindy.shurr@pearson,com, 201-
236-7000. Not a small business, per SAM.gov for NAICS codes 513130 and 611710 (Educational Support Services).
CAGE code 3A8R6. UEI: MXY4T98LNFC5.
▪ Perfection Learning Corporation, Clive, IA. Steve Key, President, steve.key@plonline.com; 800-831-4190. Small business for NAICS codes 513130 and 323117 (Books Printing), per SAM.gov. Not a small business for NAICS code
611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction). CAGE code 4L881. UEI: XM8EVJABRA89.
The two companies below no longer market AP® Literature and Composition instructional resources.
▪ Savvas Learning Company LLC, Paramus, NJ. Barbara Puegner, Federal Sales Representative, 763 -234-3966, barbara.puegner@savvas.com. Not a small business, per SAM.gov for NAICS codes 513130 and 611710 (Educational
Support Services). CAGE code 8C0W1, UEI: TVH8ZS2HBLB4.
▪ HMH Education Company (formerly known as Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt), Traci Vermillion, Account Executive, 317-603-9796, traci.vermillion@hmhco.com. Not a small business for NAICS codes 513130, 611710, and 611430
(Professional and Management Development Training), per SAM.gov. CAGE code 29524, UEI: JAGKLFTC7PJ3.
The following entities provide related materials but cannot meet DoDEA’s requirements:
re-trained on the new platform, curriculum, and digital tools. Given the academic calendar for this training, there is insufficient time and money to execute this training without significantly disrupting lesson planning and student learning at the start of the school year.
Inefficient Use of Resources: Awarding a contract to another vendor for a single year, with a full and open competition planned for FY27, would be an imprudent use of DoWEA’s limited professional learning time and funds. Any training conducted for a temporary, one-year resource would risk becoming obsolete once the long-term competitive contract is awarded in FY27, forcing teachers to undergo training for a third time. Procuring the incumbent's resources for this limited bridge period ensures that training efforts are not duplicative and that funds are preserved.
Based on this rationale, Cengage Learning, Inc. is the only source capable of providing the required resources without causing unacceptable delays and creating instructional risk for students and teachers during the specified period.
AP® English Literature and Composition Instructional Resources (Bridge)
DETERMINATON
I certify that the facts and representations included in this determination are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I hereby determine that the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source reasonably available and the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Approval is granted subject to the availability of funds and provided that the products/services described herein have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.
BRIDGE CONTRACT APPROVAL
Chief, Procurement Division I have reviewed the subject rationale for the bridge contract in accordance with DoDEA PPM
25-01, dated December 19, 2024, and approve of its execution and release.
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