LSJ_CANVAS_13_5_Over_SAT_CANVAS_Redacted.pdf
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- Canvas Learning Management Tool (LMS) Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- W91QF425Q0023
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This is a Justification Review Document for a sole source procurement of a Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for the Defense Language Institute (DLI). The document seeks to renew the existing Canvas LMS contract with Instructure for a base period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, with two additional one-year option periods. The total contract value includes $218,018 for the base period and subsequent option periods of $233,248 and $246,547. DLI initially purchased the Canvas LMS in FY2022 and requires continued use to consolidate and organize learning materials, enable faculty and staff communication, and support student collaboration through assignments, quizzes, and tests.
The procurement is being conducted as a brand name justification under Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items, with a Sources Sought notice on SAM.gov revealing three interested authorized Canvas license resellers: SRR International, Begini Howard Private Equity, and Cornerstone OnDemand. A CHESS (Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions) Request for Quote was submitted from 5-12 January 2024, and a Statement of Non-Availability was obtained since no vendors provided quotes. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside, and DLI emphasizes that without this specific LMS, their end-of-life equipment will fail and critical learning management capabilities will be disrupted.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| W91QF425Q0023_solicitation.pdf | ||
| W91QF425Q0023_solicitation.pdf | ||
| Canvas_Product Specifications.2_Redacted.pdf |
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Control No:
Contractor:
Requirement:
(g) Minimum Requirements of Government:
(h) If Competition were feasible:
(i) Mandated Change to Continue Services:
(j) Constraints Limiting Competition:
(k) Bridge Contract Realistic v Unrealistic Expectations for a new awardee:
(l) Action if Contract is Result of Protest:
Base Period: 1 Jul 25 to 30 Jun 26 Option Period 1: 1 Jul 26 to 30 Jun 27 Option Period 2: 1 Jul 27 to 30 Jun 28
While the Canvas licenses are proprietary in nature, it is available on the open market to a limited amount of authorized Canvas license companies. Therefore competition will exist and likely be awarded to the vendor who is willing to take the lowest price technically acceptable.
Canvas is not available off Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) ITES-SW2 and is solely available in the commercial marketplace. A CHESS Statement of Non-Availability (SoNA) was obtained and commercial marketplace quote was acquired from Instructure. Additionally, SAM.gov sources sought posting provided three additional interested companies:
Required products are copyrighted to a single brand; however, authorized resellers are available in the market.
Not applicable. Requirement is for supplies and not services.
N/A
Requirement:
10. Procurement History:
This is a Follow-On requirement for DLI to continue to utilize Canvas LMS. DLIFLC purchased Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) in FY2022. The contract was awarded for Canvas LMS on 22 June 2022 for base plus option years.
Contract: W91QF422P0014 Contractor: Instructure Award Date: 20 JUNE 2022 Competitive Status: Brand Name Authority: FAR 16.505(a)(4)
Requirement:
11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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