DA10--Articulate 360 (VA-25-00092581)
ID: 36C77625Q0248Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure 12 subscriptions to the Articulate 360 Teams Software as a Service (SaaS) platform to support the Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) in delivering eLearning courses for clinical staff training. This initiative aims to enhance compliance with legislative training requirements by providing essential tools for course design and implementation, ensuring timely and effective training resources. The contract is expected to run from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with the selected vendor required to adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and maintain quality control measures. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest and provide proof of authorization as an authorized reseller by July 11, 2025, to the designated contacts, Orangella Bittick and Grace Kelly, via their respective emails.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Orangella BittickContract Specialist
    Grace Kelly
    Grace.Kelly-Burnsworth@va.gov
    Orangella.Bittick@va.gov
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    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information regarding the procurement of Articulate 360 software (Solicitation Number: 36C77625Q0248). The contracting office, located in Independence, OH, aims to gather insights from potential vendors by the response deadline of July 11, 2025. The notice specifies that the solicitation falls under the Product Service Code DA10 and the NAICS Code 513210, indicating a focus on Software Publishing. Interested parties are encouraged to review detailed requirements outlined in the attached document for the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contract specialists, Orangella Bittick and Grace Kelly, serve as points of contact for inquiries. The notice emphasizes a request for information rather than a formal proposal submission and will be archived 30 days post-response deadline. This effort exemplifies the VA's approach to engaging with private sector expertise for technological solutions to enhance its services.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking subscription licenses for Articulate 360 Teams eLearning authoring software through a contract with ICS Learning Group Inc. This software will be utilized by the Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) to design and implement eLearning courses that ensure timely training for clinical staff, thereby supporting compliance with legislative training requirements. The contract period is set from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. The procurement includes 12 user subscriptions, team management tools, and adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Quality control measures will be implemented to ensure service compliance. The government will retain ownership of all created course content, while the contractor will not access VA IT systems or sensitive information. Key deliverables include the provision of the software and a structured process for feedback and revisions after deliverable evaluations. This initiative aligns with the VA’s commitment to providing effective training resources to its workforce while adhering to federal regulations.
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