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Department of Defense

DANTES Online College and Career Planning Tool

Solicitation: H98210_26_R_Planning_Tool
Notice ID: c66eb4061574443da4b9942df662c350
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 611710DepartmentDepartment of DefenseAgencyDefense Human Resources ActivityStateVAPostedFeb 04, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 18, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCExpired

Sources Sought from DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 611710.

Market snapshot

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

12-month awarded value
$8,032,039
Sector total $108,385,036 • Share 7.4%
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.
7.4%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($8,032,039)
Deal sizing
$4,016,020 median
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Place of performance
Not listed
State: VA
Contracting office
Alexandria, VA • 223504000 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Constance R. Reedus
Email
constance.r.reedus.civ@mail.mil
Phone
Not available
Name
Mike Carnley
Email
charles.m.carnley.civ@mail.mil
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY
Subagency
DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Alexandria, VA
223504000 USA

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Description

The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) on behalf of the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) is performing market research to identify parties having an interest in, and resources for, providing an Online College and Career Planning Tool in accordance with the attached Draft Performance Work Statement.  The previous acquisition was sole sourced to Kuder, Inc. and the Government intends on going sole source again and is currently seeing interested and capable vendors.

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Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Executive summary

The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) is conducting market research to identify suppliers for an Online College and Career Planning Tool. This opportunity arises after a sole source procurement previously awarded to Kuder, Inc. Vendors interested in this opportunity must provide relevant resources and experience. The formal response deadline is February 18, 2026, and the solicitation number is H98210_26_R_PLANNING_TOOL.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to identify capable vendors for the provision of an Online College and Career Planning Tool, as outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement.

Work breakdown
  • Review existing capabilities in online planning tools
  • Evaluate vendor experience in similar projects
  • Prepare and submit interest statement to DHRA
Response package checklist
  • Statement of capabilities
  • Past performance references
  • Technical approach to the planning tool
  • Personnel qualifications
Suggested keywords
Online College PlanningCareer Planning ToolGovernment ContractingEducational Software Development
Source coverage notes

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  • Details about the Draft Performance Work Statement
  • Specific performance metrics desired by DHRA
  • Previous contractor performance details for Kuder, Inc.

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