Request for Information-DoWEA PreK-12 Education Platform

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is conducting market research through this Request for Information to identify industry capabilities for a unified, enterprise education platform. This platform is intended to support a global Pre-K–12 environment encompassing more than 160 accredited schools across 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The Government is specifically seeking information on integrated systems that combine Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), assessment tools, and student support services with enterprise operational functions such as HR, facilities, transportation, and IT service management. The agency is interested in platforms featuring open API architecture, near real-time analytics, and AI-enabled insights to support over 67,000 students and approximately 15,000 staff members.

This Sources Sought notice, identified by solicitation number HE125426EDUPLATFORM, is classified under NAICS 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services and has no set-aside designation. The inquiry focuses on understanding current industry approaches to data architecture, interoperability standards, and cloud-based delivery models. Responses will be used for acquisition planning, and the agency has invited industry participants to express interest in a potential Industry Day for architectural discussions. The primary point of contact for this requirement is ShaHannah Brown, located in Alexandria, VA.

Submissions are due by 12:00 PM EST on May 22, 2026. The notice includes two PDF attachments containing RFI details, the most recent of which was posted on April 30, 2026, to reflect an increased page count for responses. Professional services and platform requirements fall under PSC 7A21 for IT and Telecom - Business Application Software (STaaS).