Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line Support

The Special Notice from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Knox announces the intent to award a sole-source contract to Solutions for Information Design, LLC. The contract provides ongoing support for the Army's Credentialing Opportunities On-Line website, including continued analysis of how Army occupations and areas of concentration relate to civilian credentials, as well as counseling soldiers on credential opportunities.

The contract aims to update the Army's existing COOL website, maintain analysis of the relation between enlisted military occupations, warrant officer specialties, and officer areas of concentration to equivalent civilian certifications and licenses. SOLID originally developed the proprietary database underlying the COOL platform 20 years ago and retains exclusive rights over any modifications. The notice instructs that any contractors seeking to challenge the sole-source award must submit clear evidence by February 21st that full and open competition would provide a benefit to the government and that the contractor is authorized to fulfill requirements. Absent affirmative response, the one year, $1.5 million follow-on contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis to SOLID per Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 for there being only one responsible source.