Work Ethics Courseware
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HE125426RFI0006
- Agency
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DOD Education Activity
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- PSC
- Not on record
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA/DoWEA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify commercially available, off-the-shelf courseware for a credit-bearing, virtual high school work ethics course, with RFI responses due by May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. No set-aside applies.
DoWEA operates 41 high schools serving approximately 12,727 students globally and seeks a half-credit, 18-week course for grades 9–12 that emphasizes work ethic, career readiness, and exploration of postsecondary pathways including skilled trades. The anticipated period of performance extends from September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2031. DoWEA expects one award. The scope includes courseware content, synchronous professional learning for 132 instructors and 7 CTE specialists, and comprehensive technical support.
The courseware must be LTI-compliant and SCORM-packaged for integration with DoWEA's existing Learning Management System (Schoology and Google Classroom) without standalone hosting. Industry-recognized credentials or certificates of completion are required. DoWEA instructors will serve as facilitators and proctors; the contractor supplies all instructional materials and lesson plans.
Security compliance must meet FedRAMP Moderate (Level 2) or equivalent standards demonstrating NIST SP 800-53 control alignment. Formal FedRAMP authorization is preferred but not required if alternative documentation demonstrates equivalent controls. The contractor must support enterprise integration including Identity, Credential, and Access Management, single sign-on protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and standard data exchange formats (LTI, OneRoster, Common Cartridge). A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template or equivalent Section 508/WCAG documentation is required. DoWEA requires enterprise-level internal-use rights permitting access, integration, reproduction, and modification of all instructional materials with continuity of use protections.
Responses limited to 20 pages should be submitted to London Thomas, Contract Specialist (london.thomas@dodea.edu), and Alim Koroma, Contracting Officer (alim.koroma@dodea.edu). The question deadline is May 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. DoWEA has indicated interest in an industry day focused on demonstrations and architectural discussions. Not responding to the RFI does not preclude participation in any future acquisition.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is issuing this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes to identify industry capabilities for providing a commercially available, off-the-shelf (COTS), ½‑credit, virtual high school course focused on work ethics as a primary life skill.
The anticipated period of performance for a potential future contract is 15 September 2026 through 14 September 2031.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, a request for quote (RFQ), or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will be used to support market research and acquisition planning only.
Responses to this RFI are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, May 15, 2026, and shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions provided in the attached RFI document. Responses should be emailed to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified in the RFI.
Vendors are advised that the attached Request for Information document contains the authoritative description of the Government’s requirement and response instructions. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future acquisition related to this requirement.
The Government may, at its discretion, conduct follow-up discussions. Industry is also invited to indicate interest in a potential Industry Day focused on demonstrations and architectural discussions as part of its market research efforts.
Additional Background: The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), one of two federally operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War (DoW). The scope of this RFI is limited to DoWEA high schools only and is based on the following current estimates, which are provided for planning purposes and subject to change:
- Approximately 40 DoWEA high schools across the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions
- An estimated 12,727 high school students, based on SY 2026–2027 enrollment projections
- Approximately 108 high school instructors currently teaching applicable courses
- An estimated 132 instructors to be trained over the anticipated life of a future contract
- Approximately 7 Career and Technical Education (CTE) specialists, anticipated to receive training during the base period
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Amendment 0001 – HE125426RFI0006 – Work Ethics Courseware
This amendment revises the RFI by adding two (2) clarification questions to Section 2.4 – Questions, under the heading “Course Content and Learning Objectives.”
Added Questions (Section 2.4 – Course Content and Learning Objectives)
- Describe your proposed COTS solution on (1) work ethics as being a primary life/job skill, (2) skilled trade as a viable career path students should consider, (3) the industry-recognized certificate of completion. List the specific work ethics and skilled trades that are presented. Provide a link to your proposed course.
- DoWEA would like to offer this elective course to students in the eight schools whose total population ranges from 18-100 students via our virtual high school. Is your course able to be presented effectively in this manner?
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
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Amendment 0002 – HE125426RFI0006 – Work Ethics Courseware
This amendment is issued to provide responses to vendor questions received in reference to Request for Information (RFI) HE125426RFI0006 – Work Ethics Courseware.
The attached Question and Answer (Q&A) document provides clarification to interested parties.
Responses are provided for market research purposes only and do not constitute a change to the scope or a commitment by the Government.
All other terms and conditions of this RFI remain unchanged.
Update #2 ·
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is issuing this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes to identify industry capabilities for providing a commercially available, off-the-shelf (COTS), ½‑credit, virtual high school course focused on work ethics as a primary life skill.
The anticipated period of performance for a potential future contract is 15 September 2026 through 14 September 2031.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, a request for quote (RFQ), or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will be used to support market research and acquisition planning only.
Responses to this RFI are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, May 15, 2026, and shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions provided in the attached RFI document. Responses should be emailed to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified in the RFI.
Vendors are advised that the attached Request for Information document contains the authoritative description of the Government’s requirement and response instructions. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future acquisition related to this requirement.
The Government may, at its discretion, conduct follow-up discussions. Industry is also invited to indicate interest in a potential Industry Day focused on demonstrations and architectural discussions as part of its market research efforts.
Additional Background: The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), one of two federally operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War (DoW). The scope of this RFI is limited to DoWEA high schools only and is based on the following current estimates, which are provided for planning purposes and subject to change:
-
Approximately 40 DoWEA high schools across the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions
-
An estimated 12,727 high school students, based on SY 2026–2027 enrollment projections
-
Approximately 108 high school instructors currently teaching applicable courses
-
An estimated 132 instructors to be trained over the anticipated life of a future contract
-
Approximately 7 Career and Technical Education (CTE) specialists, anticipated to receive training during the base period
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Amendment 0001 – HE125426RFI0006 – Work Ethics Courseware
This amendment revises the RFI by adding two (2) clarification questions to Section 2.4 – Questions, under the heading “Course Content and Learning Objectives.”
Added Questions (Section 2.4 – Course Content and Learning Objectives)
▪ Describe your proposed COTS solution on (1) work ethics as being a primary life/job skill, (2) skilled trade as a viable career path students should consider, (3) the industry-recognized certificate of completion. List the specific work ethics and skilled trades that are presented. Provide a link to your proposed course.
▪ DoWEA would like to offer this elective course to students in the eight schools whose total population ranges from 18-100 students via our virtual high school. Is your course able to be presented effectively in this manner?
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
Update #1 ·
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is issuing this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes to identify industry capabilities for providing a commercially available, off-the-shelf (COTS), ½‑credit, virtual high school course focused on work ethics as a primary life skill.
The anticipated period of performance for a potential future contract is 15 September 2026 through 14 September 2031.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, a request for quote (RFQ), or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will be used to support market research and acquisition planning only.
Responses to this RFI are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, May 15, 2026, and shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions provided in the attached RFI document. Responses should be emailed to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified in the RFI.
Vendors are advised that the attached Request for Information document contains the authoritative description of the Government’s requirement and response instructions. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future acquisition related to this requirement.
The Government may, at its discretion, conduct follow-up discussions. Industry is also invited to indicate interest in a potential Industry Day focused on demonstrations and architectural discussions as part of its market research efforts.
Additional Background: The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), one of two federally operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War (DoW). The scope of this RFI is limited to DoWEA high schools only and is based on the following current estimates, which are provided for planning purposes and subject to change:
-
Approximately 40 DoWEA high schools across the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions
-
An estimated 12,727 high school students, based on SY 2026–2027 enrollment projections
-
Approximately 108 high school instructors currently teaching applicable courses
-
An estimated 132 instructors to be trained over the anticipated life of a future contract
-
Approximately 7 Career and Technical Education (CTE) specialists, anticipated to receive training during the base period
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26RFI0006_Questions and Answers_051226.pdf | ||
| 26RFI0006_WorkEthicsCourseware_050526.pdf | ||
| 26RFI0006_WorkEthicsCourseware_043026.docx | DOCX document |
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