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This pre-solicitation notice serves as a synopsis and is posted in accordance with FAR subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. This is not a solicitation. Offerors shall not submit a proposal until the solicitation is posted to www.SAM.gov.

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) requires a comprehensive K-5 Mathematics solution to provide aligned core instruction (Tier 1), core intervention (Tier 1/differentiation) and strategic intervention (Tier 2), to support hands-on learning, problem solving, mathematical discourse, conceptual development, procedural skills practice, and application of strategies. The instructional materials shall include print and digital resources that are aligned to the College and Career Ready Standards-Mathematics (CCRSM) and include formative and summative assessments. Physical manipulative resources shall be included for all grades. Strategic intervention (Tier 2) is provided, as needed, in addition to core classroom instruction (Tier 1) and core intervention (Tier 1 differentiation), thereby increasing the total amount of time students receive mathematics instruction. DoDEA requires curricular resources (textbooks, ancillary materials, etc.) including an initial 5-year subscription for digital and consumable resources for teachers and students, all of which are based on the CCRSM for grades K-5.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513130 (Book Publishers), and the applicable PSC is 7610 (Books and Pamphlets). Interested parties must be registered under the NAICS code in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting their proposals.

DoDEA intends to issue solicitation No. HE125423R0002 in support of this requirement. This requirement will be procured using FAR Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and FAR Subpart 16, Indefinite Delivery Contracts. This requirement will be competed as unrestricted under full and open competition. The anticipated award contract type is a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The period of performance will consist of a 5-year base and five 1-year option periods. The anticipated posting date of the solicitation is on or about 16 March 2023 and an anticipated award date is on or about 21 June 2023.

Attachment(s):

1. Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for HE125423R0002, K-5 Core Mathematics and K-5 Strategic Intervention Resources is attached to this pre-solicitation notice.