AP US History Instructional Resources

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is soliciting proposals for AP® US History (APUSH) instructional resources. The contract, initially a one-year sole source bridge for fiscal year 2026, will transition to a full and open competition in fiscal year 2027. The contractor will provide 100% digital instructional resources aligned with the APUSH curriculum framework, including student and teacher materials, assessments mirroring the AP exam structure, and professional learning webinars. Key requirements include compliance with DoWEA's learning management system (Schoology) and Google Classrooms, single sign-on capabilities, and adherence to various technical and security standards like FedRAMP Level 2, Section 508, and SCORM®. The contractor must also ensure data privacy, cybersecurity, and timely technical support.

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) requires a single-source, firm fixed-price bridge contract for AP® US History instructional resources. This 12-month contract, with an estimated value, will provide 100% digital materials for approximately 1,100 students and 46 teachers, ensuring continuity of instruction. Cengage Learning Inc., the incumbent, is the sole proposed contractor due to time constraints caused by a government shutdown, which disrupted acquisition activities. This bridge contract allows DoWEA to complete essential acquisition steps and avoid instructional disruption for the 2026-27 school year, aligning with a planned full and open competition in FY2027. Market research identified Cengage and several other non-small businesses, but none could meet the timeline for a full competition before the upcoming school year. The determination emphasizes the critical need for uninterrupted access to resources to prepare students for the national APUSH examination.