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K-12 Visual Arts Resource Platform and Professional Learning Platform

Solicitation: HE125426QE018
Notice ID: 749a35f5f9b5432089b83cb905490914
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 611710PSCU009Set-AsideNONEDepartmentDepartment of DefenseStateVAPostedFeb 10, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 17, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCExpired

Sources Sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Feb 17, 2026. Industry: NAICS 611710 • PSC U009.

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Solicitation context: HE125426QE018. Requirements vary by acquisition and contract type; COTS-only exceptions may apply.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 611710 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 61.

12-month awarded value
$8,032,039
Sector total $112,444,536 • Share 7.1%
Live
Median
$4,016,020
P10–P90
$861,764$7,170,275
Volatility
Volatile157%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
7.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($8,032,039)
Deal sizing
$4,016,020 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Virginia • 22350 United States
State: VA
Contracting office
Alexandria, VA • 22350-1400 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Mumbi Mutala
Email
mumbi.mutala@dodea.edu
Phone
5713721341
Name
Nicole Freid
Email
nicole.freid@dodea.edu
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA)
Subagency
DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Alexandria, VA
22350-1400 USA

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Description

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) seeks information on how an interested contractor could provide a commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) K-12 visual arts resource platform that includes a comprehensive bank of art-specific instructional materials and has teacher-specific tools to guide improvement in art education. DoDEA also requires professional learning via a COTS K-12 visual arts professional learning platform that (1) provides differentiated, on-demand educational opportunities in the visual arts and visual arts pedagogy and (2) includes a comprehensive bank of visual arts-specific asynchronous courses/webinars and/or digital modules that promote improvement in arts education and that arts educators can access at their convenience for K-12 Visual Arts Resource Platform and Professional Learning Platform

This Request For Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning and does not constitute a request for quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future.

Although your company’s response to this RFI is greatly appreciated, the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; i.e., all costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely the responder’s responsibility.

If your firm is interested, capable, and qualified to provide these services, please submit written information supporting this capability. If your solution provides more than the minimum requirements, please identify in your submission all capabilities of your platform. Capability statements shall consist of no more than 5 pages.  Also, include a cover page with the company’ s name, business mailing address, point of contact, telephone number, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE code)

In your capability statement, please include whether you are accredited by Distance Education Accredited Commission (DEAC).

Not responding to the RFI does not preclude a company from responding to a future RFQ. IF an RFQ is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. Potential responders are responsible for monitoring the site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

We request your response no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.

For additional information, please see the attached RFI.

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Executive summary

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking information for a K-12 visual arts resource platform and a professional learning platform that includes art-specific instructional materials and tools for improving art education. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are due by February 17, 2026, indicating interest and capability in providing these commercial, off-the-shelf solutions. This RFI is part of an early stage planning process and does not guarantee future contracts.

What the buyer is trying to do

DoDEA aims to identify qualified contractors who can supply a COTS K-12 visual arts resource platform and a professional learning environment that offers on-demand educational opportunities in visual arts.

Work breakdown
  • Provide a COTS K-12 visual arts resource platform
  • Include comprehensive instructional materials
  • Develop teacher-specific tools for education improvement
  • Create a COTS K-12 professional learning platform with visual arts pedagogy courses and webinars
Response package checklist
  • Capability statement (max 5 pages)
  • Cover page with company details
  • Contact information including CAGE code
  • Evidence of DEAC accreditation, if applicable
Suggested keywords
K-12 educationvisual artsprofessional learningCOTS platformsinstructional materials
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed delivery timeline for the project
  • Specific budget range for potential RFQ
  • Clarification on evaluation criteria for future RFQs
  • Information on current providers of similar services
  • Specifications on technology integration requirements
  • Market research report on existing COTS solutions
  • List of preferred partnerships for bidders
  • Potential for follow-up RFQ or procurement actions

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