K-1 Reading Intervention Resources

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has issued a pre-solicitation notice under solicitation number HE125426QE049 for K-1 digital reading intervention resources. This requirement is categorized under NAICS 513130 Book Publishers and PSC U009 Education/Training-General. The procurement is designated as an 8AN 8(a) Sole Source set-aside, with the place of performance located in Alexandria, VA. Responses to this notice are due by April 17, 2026.

This action serves as a sole source bridge to ensure continuity of literacy instruction while a full and open competition is planned for fiscal year 2027. Market research conducted between December 2025 and February 2026 determined that the incumbent, Benchmark Education Company, is the only source currently capable of providing the required materials. These resources are fully integrated into DoDEA’s instructional framework, and the bridge action is intended to prevent operational risks such as service delivery delays, retraining requirements, and disruptions to student outcomes.

The solicitation includes three attachments: two versions of a synopsis document and a performance work statement, all posted on April 7, 2026. Micaela Fernandez serves as the point of contact for this requirement. Supporting justification for the sole source award will be maintained in the contract file to document the rationale for maintaining the current vendor relationship through the interim performance period.