Intent to Sole Source Learn to Win Premium Software licenses and the Digitization of Curriculum
ID: FA301025R0005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3010 81 CONS CCKEESLER AFB, MS, 39534-2701, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e2227d2719074395ae82a7642280a631/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole-source contract for the acquisition of Learn to Win Premium Software licenses and the digitization of curriculum to Learntowin, Inc. This procurement aims to enhance the training capabilities of the 81st Training Group (TRG) by leveraging the interactive learning platform previously developed by Learntowin under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract. The Phase III award is justified as it builds upon prior efforts and is expected to facilitate the commercialization of technology that benefits both the Department of Defense and the broader marketplace. Interested parties can reach out to Stacey Zawalski at stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 228-377-1829 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stacey Zawalski
    (228) 377-1829
    stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil
    Priscilla Brown
    (228) 377-1827
    (228) 377-3298
    priscilla.brown.5@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Determination and Findings.pdf
    The document outlines the determination and findings (D&F) for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award to Learntowin, Inc., following their successful Phase II award. Administered by the 81st Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, the Phase III contract aims to support emerging requirements within the 81st Training Group (TRG) for technical training transformation. Learntowin, Inc. previously developed an interactive learning platform under the Phase II contract, which aligns directly with the TRG's need for customized and technology-driven training solutions. The D&F confirms that the Phase III award is justified without further competition since it extends prior SBIR efforts, as permitted by the Small Business Act. The anticipated Phase III collaboration will allow for the commercialization of technology that benefits both the Department of Defense (DoD) and the broader marketplace by creating a unified, efficient content development platform. Overall, the D&F concludes that awarding the Phase III contract to Learntowin, Inc. is in the best interest of the U.S. Government in advancing its training capabilities while ensuring compliance with statutory provisions related to sole-source awards in SBIR initiatives.
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