Request for Information (RFI) School Choice Education Voucher Platform

The Department of Defense, through the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing a commercially available platform for a proposed school choice education voucher program. This initiative would support approximately 11,000 dependents of military personnel at various U.S. bases. The agency is seeking a solution to manage an estimated $175 million annual budget while meeting federal audit and financial control standards. The anticipated contract includes a one-year base period and four option years, with primary performance in Alexandria, Virginia. A formal solicitation depends on pending legislative authority and funding appropriations. This notice is a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside under NAICS code 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services. Responses are due by June 18, 2026, and will be used to assess program feasibility and refine technical requirements. The requirement involves a one-year base period and four option years, though a formal solicitation depends on legislative authority and funding for FY 2027. Implement a system for comprehensive voucher management, including portals for families, students, schools, and providers.