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Substitute Caller Automation Software Acquisition   2

ID: HE125425QE057 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) seeks a Substitute Caller Automation Software Solution to streamline the process of assigning substitute or temporary personnel. The goal is to increase operational efficiency, reduce administrative workload, align substitute placements with scheduled lesson plans, and ensure timely communication with substitutes.

NAICS Codes: 518210, and 541519

Background
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) serves the dependents of military and civilian employees by providing PK-12 instruction to approximately 72,000 students across various districts worldwide. The agency aims to enhance operational efficiency in managing teacher absences through an automated substitute caller software solution. Traditional methods of finding substitutes are inefficient, prompting DoDEA to pilot a successful program at two schools, which garnered interest from other organizations within DoDEA.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide an automated substitute vacancy system that includes the following services and support:

1. Deliver a secure, reliable, and user-friendly platform for automating substitute outreach and placement.

2. Automated Outreach: Contact qualified substitutes via phone, text, email, or app notifications in real time using predefined rules.

3. Dynamic Matching: Match substitutes to assignments based on certification, availability, and location criteria.

4. Dashboard Interface: Provide an intuitive interface for managing substitute pools and tracking assignment statuses.

5. System Integration: Seamlessly integrate with existing HR, scheduling, payroll, and attendance systems.

6. Mobile Access: Support mobile functionality for administrators and substitutes.

7. Analytics & Reporting: Offer real-time insights into substitute activity and system usage.

8. Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal information security standards.

9. Multi-Channel Communication: Enable outreach through voice, SMS, and email channels.

10. High Availability: Maintain minimal downtime with reliable performance and technical support.

11. Training & Support: Provide comprehensive training materials and conduct user training sessions.

12. Long-Term Support: Offer ongoing technical support and software updates.

Period of Performance
Base year plus three additional option years.

Place of Performance
Southeast District with 10,310 students and Mid-Atlantic District with 9,509 students.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 30, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 22, 2025, 3:23 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$1,016,260 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
18%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the DOD Education Activity. 73% of obligations for similar contracts within the DOD Education Activity were awarded full & open.
On 4/22/25 DOD Education Activity issued Sources Sought HE125425QE057 for Substitute Caller Automation Software Acquisition due 4/30/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 518210 (SBA Size Standard $40 Million) and PSC DA10.
Primary Contact
Name
OCTAVIO PALMERO   Profile
Phone
(470) 260-2004

Secondary Contact

Name
COLLEEN PRITCHARD   Profile
Phone
(571) 372-1337

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) > DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY
FPDS Organization Code
97F2-HE1254
Source Organization Code
100159646
Last Updated
April 22, 2025
Last Updated By
octavio.palmero@dodea.edu
Archive Date
May 15, 2025