DANTES College Level Examination Program

The Department of Defense’s Defense Activity for Non‑Traditional Education Services (DANTES) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) for military personnel and eligible civilians. This is a Sources Sought notice (similar to an RFI) and not a formal solicitation; the government may sole‑source the follow‑on contract to the incumbent, College Entrance Examination Board, if no qualified vendors are found. Interested firms must submit a 10‑page unclassified capability statement by 15 Sept 2026, detailing experience with: • Administration of nationally recognized prior‑learning assessments (PLA) • Secure global electronic test distribution and remote proctoring • Authoritative transcript generation and data exchange with higher‑education institutions • Cybersecurity (CMMC) compliance • Prior similar project examples and subcontracting plans The solicitation also requests feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement and asks vendors to indicate small‑business socio‑economic status, certifications, and interest as prime or subcontractor.