Sources Sought - SAM.GOV - OTS E-Testing.docx
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- FY26 OTS E-Testing Software
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- RFI1818722
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This is a Sources Sought synopsis issued by the 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, seeking industry information to develop an acquisition strategy for E-Testing Software. The government is not accepting proposals at this time and does not intend to award a contract based on this sources sought; however, portions of respondent information may be incorporated into a future solicitation. Responses must be submitted by email to SrA Malik Bacon or 1Lt John Putnam no later than 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 29, 2026. Respondents should not submit competition-sensitive or proprietary information, as submissions will not be returned and respondents will not be reimbursed for response costs.
The government requires E-Testing Software capable of supporting both paper-based and digital testing environments for the Officer Training School (OTS) at the Holm Center, which commissions 80 percent of USAF officers. The software must be compatible with existing ParTest and ParScore systems to import test banks and historical assessment data while capturing test item performance metrics. Required capabilities include customizable analytics organized by class, squadron, and individual flight performance; role-based security with differentiated permissions for test administrators, instructional design teams, and leadership; browser lockdown functionality; platform compatibility with Windows and Apple devices; Windows 11 or higher operation for administrators; multi-browser support; and a 30-day sandbox testing period. The software must also support multiple data export formats and accommodate customized student identification systems for onboarding into the OTS environment.
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| Attachment 1 - Draft SOR E-Testing.docx | DOCX document |
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The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL is requesting information from industry to assist in finalizing the acquisition strategy for the purchase of E-Testing Software at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. The Government is seeking information from industry to assist in determining what types of products and capabilities are available in the market for this type of requirement outlined in the attached DRAFT SOR.
NOTES OF IMPORTANCE:
1. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought synopsis, so please do not submit proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought.
2. If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary.
3. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents.
4. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.
To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information:
1. GENERAL INFORMATON:
a. Company name, address, point of contact, voice and fax telephone numbers and e-mail address.
b. Type of business, (i.e., small, 8a, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.).
c. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the attached SOR.
d. Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable.
2. CAPABILITIES: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in meeting the requirements of the attached draft SOR. Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements contained in the attached “draft” SOR:
a. Please review the attached SOR Draft, specifically paragraphs 2.0 – 2.2 and provide manufacturer specifications or product literature that clearly demonstrates that your E-Testing Software meets these requirements.
b. Is your company capable of meeting this requirement in accordance with the attached “draft” Statement of Requirements (SOR) via your current SAM schedule? If so, please provide the following information:
a. Product name, item number, and specifications to include any product data sheets, brochures, etc. that meets the minimum specifications listed in the attached SOR draft.
c. Address your capability of providing e-testing software and licensing that meets the following requirements:
a. Software must be compatible with ParTest and ParScore allowing direct import of existing test banks and historical data from obsolete (existing) software.
b. Must capture test item performance past to present in content transfer conversion.
c. Have robust customizable analytics package that is customizable to organizational hierarchy used in OTS: overall class performance, squadron performance, and individual flight performance.
d. Role-based security allowing different permissions between the test administrator, department chairs on instructional design teams, and leadership; ability to view performance across the enterprise.
e. Operate in both paper-based and digital environments.
f. Ability to import student data with customized student IDs used to onboard students in OTS environment.
g. Provide browser lockdown capability to preclude test compromise in a digital environment.
h. Platform agnostic for end-users (laptop and tablet with different operating systems (Windows and Apple device compatibility)
i. Test Administrator must operate in Windows 11 or higher environment (with software upgrades coinciding with any Windows upgrades)
j. Software compatible with relevant plug-ins to ensure test security
k. Software “sandbox” experience for 30 days to ensure compatibility with current system using current test items
l. Supported by multiple browsers for online exam participants (Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, etc.)
m. Ability to export test result data in multiple formats and reports.
3. RESPONSES: E-mail responses to this sources sought to the points of contact identified below. The due date and time for responses to this sources sought is at 01:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 29 Jun 2026.
SrA Malik Bacon (Contract Specialist) @ malik.bacon@us.af.mil (334)953-2253 or 1Lt John Putnam (Contracting Officer) @ john.putnam.8@us.af.mil (334)953-8083.
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“Draft” Statement of Requirements (SOR)
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