School Information Center Materials Jobber

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation HE125426RE021, dated 14 Apr 2026.

Key changes include:

• Incorporation of the FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038).

• Updates to the list of attachments, with "Header Miscellaneous Text" being modified.

• The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received from offerors and to incorporate additional clauses. Specific details are available in Attachment [26RE021_Attch11_Q_A_050526].

• The list of attachments has been modified. The following attachments are now listed:

  • Attachment 1 - Pricing Sheet
  • Attachment 2 - Terms of Service Addendum
  • Attachment 3 - Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) including the VPAT
  • Attachment 4 - Cloud Questionnaire
  • Attachment 5 - FAR and DFARS Provisions
  • Attachment 6 - DoDEA Privacy Checklist
  • Attachment 7 - DD 2930a
  • Attachment 8 - Instructions for Submitting a Small Business Subcontracting Plan
  • Attachment 9 - Past Performance Questionnaire
  • Attachment 10 - Performance Work Statement (PWS)
  • Attachment 11 - Questions & Answers (Q&A)

This amendment provides responses to offeror questions and incorporates additional clauses. Offerors should review the updated attachments, particularly Attachment 11 (Q&A), for any impact on their proposals. The effective date of this amendment is 05 May 2026.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for the School Information Center Materials Jobber opportunity.

• Cloud Questionnaire: All offerors and proposed subcontractors must submit the Cloud Questionnaire. Subcontractors providing only print materials and no cloud-based products may mark sections as "Not Applicable" with a brief explanation, consistent with PWS Sections 2.1 and 2.2.
• Delivery & FOB Point: The contract is FOB Destination. Print materials will be delivered to multiple DoDEA school locations in CONUS and OCONUS, with specific ship-to addresses identified within individual delivery orders. Offerors should account for shipping costs accordingly.

This Q&A clarifies requirements related to the Cloud Questionnaire and delivery logistics, which bidders should consider when preparing their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet attachment for the HE125426RE021 opportunity. It details the CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for various materials and services, including books, eBooks, audiobooks, multimedia, interactive digital resources, and labeling supplies. It also outlines service-based CLINs such as bi-annual expenditure reports, technical support, virtual professional learning, and delivery/shipping.

• SECTION A - Materials Discount: Lists categories for books and associated discounts.
• SECTION B - Labeling Supplies: Details specific labeling supplies (barcode labels, protectors) with quantities and units of issue. The total for this section is listed as 0.0.
• SECTION C - Services: Outlines various services required across a base year and four option years, including reporting, technical support, and virtual learning. All service CLINs are listed with a quoted unit price and extended total of 0.0, resulting in a grand total of 0.0 for services.

This pricing sheet provides the structure for how bidders should present their pricing for the goods and services associated with the opportunity. Bidders should use this template to input their proposed pricing for each CLIN, considering the specified quantities and units of issue. The document indicates a 5-year base period (August 30, 2026 - August 29, 2031) for materials and a base year plus four option years for services.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an Addendum to a License Agreement or Terms of Use, intended to be attached to a proposal in response to a solicitation. It clarifies and modifies terms that may be present in the offeror's submitted License Agreement. The core purpose is to ensure that the Government's standard terms and conditions, as well as Federal law, supersede any conflicting commercial terms proposed by the offeror.

Key modifications and clarifications include:

• Superseding Terms: This Addendum will supersede and control over any conflicting terms in the offeror's License Agreement.
• Unacceptable Commercial Terms: The Government will only accept commercial terms that do not conflict with Federal law or the solicitation's language and meet Government needs. Terms found unacceptable include:
  • General Indemnity (by the government)
  • Patent Indemnity (by the contractor) - modified to align with DOJ control over litigation.
  • Automatic renewals - prohibited due to potential Anti-Deficiency Act violations.
  • Audit clauses granting contractor access to government systems.
  • Attorney fees, costs, equitable relief, and arbitration clauses - generally disallowed, with recourse via Contract Disputes Act.
  • Clauses making the Government responsible for all taxes.
  • Incorporating other license terms by reference (unless submitted with proposal).
  • Venue, Choice of Law, and jurisdiction clauses.
  • Mandatory arbitration.
  • Equitable remedies, injunctions.
  • Unilateral termination by contractor for breach.
  • Unilateral modification by contractor.
  • Assignment by licensor (except as permitted by statute).
  • Confidentiality of unit prices or license terms.
  • Obligating government users.
• Entire Agreement: This Addendum modifies the License Agreement, and its terms will prevail over the License Agreement or any other contractor terms in case of conflict.

This Addendum modifies the terms of any License Agreement submitted by the offeror. It specifically addresses and modifies clauses related to indemnity, renewals, audits, legal remedies, taxes, incorporation by reference, venue, arbitration, termination, assignment, confidentiality, and user obligations.

Offerors must acknowledge and agree to all terms of this Addendum. It will become a binding part of the contract if the proposal is accepted. Failure to comply with these terms may render conflicting clauses in the License Agreement null and void.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a template for contract language related to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and services. It is intended to be inserted into procurement documentation such as Statements of Work (SOWs).

• IT Accessibility Requirements: Outlines the mandate from Section 508 for ICT to be accessible to people with disabilities.
• Revised 508 Standards: References 36 C.F.R. § 1194.1 & Apps. A, C & D, and provides a link to the official standards.
• Applicable Criteria: Details functional performance criteria and requirements for software features, hardware components, and support services.
• Instructions to Offerors: Specifies requirements for vendors to document their proposed solution's compliance, including providing an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).
• Acceptance Criteria: Reserves the government's right to perform testing to validate Section 508 conformance claims.

Vendors responding to solicitations that include this language must understand and address these Section 508 accessibility requirements. This includes preparing and submitting an ACR/VPAT as part of their proposal, demonstrating how their proposed ICT products or services meet the specified standards. Failure to comply may impact acceptance of the delivered items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "DoDEA Cloud Questionnaire" designed to help the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) evaluate a vendor's cloud-based solution for compatibility with DoD and DISA guidelines. It aims to facilitate a quick and effective evaluation of cloud solutions.

The questionnaire covers several key areas, including:

• Cloud Resource Website/URLs: Questions about the provision and access to cloud resources.
• Client Systems and Software Configuration: Inquiries regarding server support, required software, and necessary configurations on DoDEA computers.
• Privacy Information Data Collection and Distribution: Questions about the collection and handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and sensitive data, including third-party sharing and adherence to privacy laws (COPPA, Privacy Act of 1974, FERPA, CIPA).
• System Management and Security: Questions about penetration testing, vulnerability testing, intrusion prevention, software updates, and physical security of systems.
• Data Storage, Retention, and Access: Inquiries regarding data storage location (US-based), employee/subcontractor access, data encryption, multi-tenancy, data protection in transit, background checks, access control, and data deletion processes.
• Development and Change Management Process: Questions about customer notification for policy changes and auditing processes for security and privacy.
• Audits and Standards: Questions about security operations reviews and adherence to recognized security standards (ISO, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Test and Development Environments: Whether "live" student/privacy data is used in non-production environments.
• Data Breach, Incident Investigation and Response: Questions about disaster recovery, denial-of-service protection, and processes for managing data breaches and security incidents.

Vendors must complete this questionnaire to demonstrate their cloud solution's compliance with DoDEA's security and privacy requirements. The responses will be critical for DoDEA's evaluation process and will determine the compatibility and suitability of the proposed cloud-based solution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains several contract clauses and provisions that require vendor completion and representation. These are critical for determining compliance and potential tax liabilities related to foreign procurements, defense telecommunications, and the Buy American Act.

• 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS--NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020): Requires vendors to represent whether they are a foreign person and if they are claiming an exemption from a 2% excise tax on certain foreign procurement payments. Vendors must submit IRS Form W-14 if they are a foreign person claiming an exemption. Failure to submit the form may result in the government withholding the full 2% tax.
• 252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019): Requires vendors to represent whether they provide "covered defense telecommunications equipment or services." Vendors should check the SAM.gov excluded parties list.
• 252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024): Requires vendors to certify the origin of end products and components. Vendors must identify domestic end products, qualifying country end products, and other foreign end products, including details on domestic content percentage where applicable.
• 252.239-7009 REPRESENTATION OF USE OF CLOUD COMPUTING (SEP 2015): Requires vendors to indicate whether cloud computing services are anticipated for use under the resultant contract.

Vendors must carefully review and complete the representations and certifications within these provisions. Accurate completion is essential for proposal evaluation, contract compliance, and determining potential tax obligations. Failure to provide required information or certifications may impact the offer or lead to contractually mandated withholdings.

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of customizable information center materials selection and acquisition services for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). The services include a web-based selection and acquisition tool, pre-processing, MARC records, shipping, invoicing, data management, technical support, and product training. A contractor-hosted eBook platform that interfaces with MackinVision and authenticates via Google login is also required. DoDEA anticipates making one award.

• Customizable web-based selection and acquisition tool.

• Pre-processing, Machine-Readable-Cataloguing (MARC) records, and shipping.

• Invoicing, data/reports management, and technical support.

• Contractor-hosted eBook platform with specific integration and authentication requirements.

• Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) for all commercially available Information and Communication Technology (ICT) items.

• Detailed proposal structure including administrative cover letter, pricing sheet, terms of service addendum, ACR, cloud questionnaire, FAR/DFARS provisions, privacy checklist, DD 2930a, and subcontracting plan (if applicable).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five-year base period for supplies; one-year base period with four one-year option periods for services.

• Estimated Value: The contract minimum guaranteed is $10,000. The maximum amount the Government may order is $20,000,000.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.

• Proposal Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to designated POCs.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach (Pass-Fail and Adjectivally Rated), Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Price. Non-price factors combined are more important than price.

• Key Deadlines: Questions due by April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 611710 (Educational Support Services), Size Standard: $24,000,000.00.

• Small business participation is a required evaluation factor.

• Attachments include Pricing Sheet, Terms of Service Addendum, ACR, Cloud Questionnaire, FAR/DFARS Provisions, Privacy Checklist, DD 2930a, Small Business Subcontracting Plan Instructions, Past Performance Questionnaire, and Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides instructions for submitting a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, which is a required component for large business offerors. It outlines the necessary content, format, and submission procedures for the plan.

• General Requirements: All large business offerors must submit a plan detailing their strategy for utilizing small businesses.
• Content: The plan must include:
  • Percentage goals for subcontracting with various small business categories (SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB), including total subcontracting dollars and total contract dollars.
  • Total dollars planned for subcontracting, broken down by category.
  • Description of supplies and services to be subcontracted and their categories.
  • Methodology for developing goals and identifying sources.
  • Inclusion and method for determining indirect costs.
• Format: A specific table format is provided to present the required subcontracting information, including categories, percentages, and planned dollar amounts.
• Submission: The plan must be submitted as a separate document, ensure SBA certification for socio-economic categories, and be emailed to the contracting officer as specified in the solicitation.

Large business bidders must carefully review these instructions to ensure their subcontracting plan meets all government requirements. Failure to comply with these instructions may impact proposal evaluation or award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past and Present Performance Questionnaire designed to gather feedback from references regarding an offeror's performance on previous contracts. It is to be completed by a reference (e.g., a client or customer) and returned to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

• Reference Information Table: To be filled out by the prime offeror, including details about the reference, contract number, value, period of performance, and a brief description of the work.
• Scope Verification: Asks the reference to confirm the accuracy of the provided scope of work.
• Problem Encountered: Inquires about any significant problems with the company's resources or support services.
• Performance Evaluation (Parts I & II): Uses a rating scale (Poor/Unsatisfactory to Excellent, plus Neutral) to assess:
  • Compliance with contract deliverables/requirements.
  • Business practices (ethics, problem resolution).
  • Conformance to contract standards and quality of resources/services.
  • Overall performance.
• Re-purchase Decision: Asks if the government would purchase services from this vendor again.
• Additional Comments: Space for further remarks on past performance.

Bidders must provide this questionnaire to their references. The completed questionnaire will be used by the government to evaluate the offeror's past performance, which is a critical factor in the source selection process. Accurate and positive feedback from references is crucial for a strong proposal.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide school information centers systemwide with a Contractor-hosted eBook platform, customizable information center materials selection and acquisition services, and print and digital information center materials.

• Material Selection and Acquisition: Provide customizable services for selecting and acquiring various types of materials including books (trade, professional, reference, paperback, library-bound, Contractor-bound), eBooks, audiobooks, multimedia sets, interactive digital resources, and labeling services.

• eBook Platform: Offer a Contractor-hosted eBook platform that interfaces with MackinVision and supports Google login authentication.

• Materials Selection and Acquisition Tool: Provide a cloud-based, user-friendly tool accessible 24/7 for searching, selecting, and acquiring materials. This tool must include daily database updates, advanced search functions, customizable selection lists, a two-level approval process, clear identification of discounts, flexible and volume order discount calculations, a quotation service, and the ability to create bulk orders for distribution to multiple schools.

• Collection Analysis Services: Offer services to analyze existing library collections and provide recommendations for new collections, including opening day collections and analysis of content gaps.

• MARC Records: Provide MARC records for all items, compatible with MackinVision, including specific fields for subject headings, location codes, reading levels, and eBook URLs.

• Pre-Processing Services: Provide services such as barcode labels, spine labels, property stamps, date slips, book jackets, book covers, reading incentive programs, security system detection, and RFID tags based on DoWEA specifications.

• Expenditure Reports: Submit bi-annual reports detailing expenditures, materials ordered, shipping times, and fill rates.

• Virtual Professional Learning: Conduct annual webinars on the use of the web-based selection and acquisition system.

• eBook platform downtime not to exceed one unscheduled downtime per semester.

• Selection and acquisition tool downtime not to exceed one unscheduled downtime per semester.

• 99% of MARC records provided must be correct, with corrections made within three business days.

• 99% of pre-processing services must be correct, with corrections made within three business days.

• Expenditure reports must be 100% accurate, with possible exceptions for grammar/formatting.

• At least 90% of participants must rate virtual learning presentations as satisfactory or better.

• Technical support requests acknowledged within two hours, with 90% resolved within one business day and the remaining 10% within five business days.

• Digital resources must have ongoing access 24/7/365, except for scheduled downtimes and one unscheduled downtime per semester.

• Print resources must have 95% received on time and undamaged, with the remaining 5% received within ten business days of the due date.

• The contract is expected to be awarded for a 5-year base period.

• Work shall be performed at the Contractor's facilities.

• Technical Requirements: Compliance with specific software and cloud security requirements, including FedRAMP Level 2 standards where applicable. System requirements include minimum specifications for memory, hard drive, processor, video graphics, operating system, and browser environment.

• Cybersecurity: Compliance with Federal law and DoD policies, including DoDD 8500.01E, STIGs, and DODRMF. Timely response to security vulnerabilities and breaches is required. All Contractor personnel accessing DoWEA data must be US citizens.

• Data Rights: All data developed under the contract is the property of the Government.

• Nondiscrimination: Resources must be free of bias.

• Section 508 Compliance: All Information and Communication Technology (ICT) must conform to Revised 508 Standards.

• Privacy: Contractor must comply with the Privacy Act and provide required privacy training for personnel.

• Liaison: A designated liaison and alternate liaison are required.

• Holidays and Hours of Operation: Availability during specified business hours, excluding Federal holidays.

• Program and System Integration: Support for Single Sign-On (SSO), industry-standard data rostering, secure data storage and handling (US-based data centers, AES-256 encryption), and data integration methods (RESTful API, LTI, SFTP).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a "School Information Center Materials Jobber" to provide systemwide information center materials selection and acquisition services, including a Contractor-hosted eBook platform, to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

• Material Selection and Acquisition: Provide customizable services for selecting and acquiring various information center materials, including books (trade, professional, reference, paperback, library-bound, contractor-bound), eBooks, audiobooks, multimedia, and labeling.

• eBook Platform: Offer an eBook platform that interfaces with MackinVision and supports Google login authentication.

• Materials Selection and Acquisition Tool: Develop and provide a cloud-based, user-friendly tool accessible 24/7 for managing online ordering. This tool must include daily updates, a customizable search interface, the ability to create and manage selection lists, a two-level approval process, clear identification of costs and discounts, flexible and volume order discount calculations, a quotation service, and the capability for bulk orders.

• MARC Records: Provide MARC records for all items, compatible with MackinVision, including specific subject headings, location codes, reading level information, and eBook URLs. Special handling for eBook MARC records is required.

• Pre-Processing Services: Offer services such as barcode labels, spine labels, property stamps, date slips, book jackets, book covers, security system detection, and RFID tags based on DoDEA specifications.

• Expenditure Reports: Submit bi-annual reports detailing expenditures per school, number of materials ordered, shipping times, and order fill rates.

• Virtual Professional Learning: Provide annual webinars on the use of the Web-based Selection and Acquisition System.

• Technical Support: Offer industry-standard technical support for digital resources.

• Third-Party Programs: Ensure all software and applications meet DoDEA's technical requirements, including FedRAMP Level 2 standards.

• Delivery: Ship print and digital resources according to DoDEA's shipping guide, providing digital shipment notifications.

• Meetings: Attend virtual meetings, provide minutes, and participate in post-award conferences and IT meetings.

• The eBook platform and acquisition tool must have no more than one unscheduled downtime per semester.

• 99% of MARC records and pre-processing services must be correct, with corrections made within three business days.

• Reports must be 100% accurate.

• At least 90% of virtual professional learning participants must rate presentations as satisfactory or better.

• Technical support requests must be acknowledged within two hours, with 90% resolved within one business day.

• Delivery of print resources must meet specified timelines (30 days for US sites, 45 days for overseas sites).

• The contract is expected to be for a 5-year base period.

• Work shall be performed at the Contractor's facilities.

• Cybersecurity: Compliance with DoD and DoDEA cybersecurity requirements, including FedRAMP Level 2 standards, is mandatory. Data must be protected against cyberattacks, and all personnel accessing DoDEA data must be US citizens.

• Data Management: All data developed is the property of the Government. Secure data transfer and storage are required.

• Accessibility: Compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for all ICT is required.

• Privacy: Strict adherence to Privacy Act requirements and mandatory annual privacy training for personnel accessing PII.

• Nondiscrimination: Resources must be free of bias.

• System Requirements: Specific minimum technical specifications for hardware and software are detailed, including memory, hard drive, processor, and operating system.