Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Program Administrator

The Department of War is issuing a Sources‑Sought Notice for a single nonprofit Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) to serve as the Program Administrator for a national after‑tax payroll‑allotment scholarship program. The contractor will design, build, and operate a secure web‑based portal that includes digital wallets, a closed‑loop marketplace, and a government reporting dashboard, while also delivering a comprehensive financial‑literacy program to eligible active‑duty, reserve, civilian, and retired DoW personnel and their families. No direct government funding is provided; revenue is generated from an administrative fee retained from participant contributions. The contract will start on 1 January 2027, with a one‑year base period and up to four one‑year extensions. • Develop and maintain a public‑facing website and secure role‑based participant portal. • Implement immutable digital wallets, ACH payment processing, and a closed‑loop marketplace for qualified educational expenses. • Provide a government‑accessible real‑time reporting dashboard and a financial‑literacy curriculum. • Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit meeting IRC § 25F requirements and capable of nationwide, multistate operations. • Submit a 3‑page executive summary by 12 PM on 4 Nov 2026.