Sources sought for Watermark insights
ID: W911SD25Q131GType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/7380ac02fcfb45609bdb4101985c3fd8/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for the procurement of Watermark insights for higher education, with a focus on small business participation. The requirement includes the development of a platform that facilitates Course End Feedback and integrates with the Canvas Learning Management System. This initiative is crucial for enhancing educational support services and ensuring effective feedback mechanisms within the Army's educational framework. Interested small businesses are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice by providing relevant information, including their capabilities and experience, to the primary contact, Shawn Valastro, at shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil. The anticipated NAICS code for this opportunity is 611710, with a size standard of $24 million, and responses are requested to determine the feasibility of a small business set-aside.

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    Shawn Valastro
    shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil
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