Canvas Learning Management Systems (LMS)
ID: PANMMC25P0000007531Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT LEAVENWORTHFORT LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66027-0000, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c1ed8f2e0da74314b0874dc34c07d2a5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking vendors for a potential contract related to the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to support the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). This opportunity is currently a Sources Sought Notice, indicating the government's intent to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract, while also encouraging all interested businesses, both large and small, to respond to this notice to foster a competitive procurement environment. The Canvas LMS is crucial for delivering educational services and training, and the government is exploring options to ensure the best possible solution is procured. Interested parties can reach out to primary contact Gonca Cool at gonca.cool.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-713-7558, or secondary contact Amy Potter at amy.n.potter5.civ@army.mil or 520-944-0372 for further information.

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    Canvas_BASE25_Product Specifications.redacted.pdf
    The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is seeking approval to renew its Canvas Learning Management Tool subscription, which is essential for academic education and must be compatible with .edu systems. The request includes multiple components such as an 8,000-user cloud subscription, 24/7 support, tier 1 support, and annual domain licensing for customization, covering two additional option years. All IT product and service requests require pre-approval from the appropriate authorities.
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