Marine Corps University College of Distance Education and Training Academic Support Services Contract Bridge Justification and Approval
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Justification
Solicitation #
M00264-26-JA-005
NAICS
611710
PSC
U009
Posted
June 18, 2026
Response due
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Place of performance
Quantico, VA
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide academic support services for the Marine Corps University College of Distance Education and Training's DPME program, supporting approximately 64,000 students annually. This contract, which falls under NAICS 611710 and PSC U009, is suitable for small businesses, particularly those with experience in educational services. The notice type is a justification, indicating that the government will track responses rather than issue a formal solicitation, and the contract will serve as a bridge, extending services from June 2026 to June 2027.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
The MCU CDET DPME program supports 64,000 students per year via in-person and online courses that are essential to improving individual performance and maintaining leadership continuity in the Marine Corps for generations to come. The DPME program supports Marines in their professional development, which has a direct impact on their future promotion competitiveness and assignments across the Marine Corps.
The scope of this effort is to provide program management, instructional services, subject matter expert /curriculum development services, editorial services, multimedia expertise, instructional technology, administrative services, and student support services in support of the MCU CDET DPME program. This support is to be provided at the CDET Headquarters in Quantico, VA and mainly at the seven (7) regional Campus and office locations.
The current contract was awarded competitively to Davis Defense Group, Inc. The fourth and final option period has been exercised and will expire on 30 June 2026. This contract will serve as a bridge contract and will extend services currently being provided for a period of twelve months from 30 June 2026 through 29 June 2027.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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