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HE1254-26-F-E156: $989 Department of Defense Education Activity Award to Benchmark Education Company LLC

Dodea requires research-based literacy curriculum resources and supporting materials for grades kindergarten thru fifth, including a subscription for digital resources in accordance with the performance work statement.. Contracting activity: DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY. Estimated completion: 2026-02-27.

$989 contract action / $989 cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-02-27 completion / HE1254 DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID) HE1254-26-F-E156 (unhyphenated: HE125426FE156) · Parent Vehicle: HE1254-25-D-E047
Prime Contractor (Awardee) Benchmark Education Company LLC (New York)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $4.3M obligated across 36 contracts
Obligated Amount $989
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $989
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History Base Record Obligated: $989 (signed 2026-01-27, latest FPDS action 2026-01-27) · 5 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $844,135
Awarding Branch / Agency Department of Defense Education Activity
Contracting Command & DoDAAC HE1254: DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY
Competition & Contract Structure SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes PSC 7610 (Books And Pamphlets) · NAICS 513130 (Book Publishers)
Work Locations & Funding Primary Place of Performance: New York
Estimated Completion Date 2026-02-27
Verified Primary Sources

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HE125426FE156)

Dodea requires research-based literacy curriculum resources and supporting materials for grades kindergarten thru fifth, including a subscription for digital resources in accordance with the performance work statement.

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

  • Prime Awardee: Benchmark Education Company LLC
  • Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-02-27
  • Requirement Scope: Dodea requires research-based literacy curriculum resources and supporting materials for grades kindergarten thru fifth, including a subscription for digital resources in accordance with the performance work statement.
  • Federal Supply Class: PSC 7610 (Books And Pamphlets)
  • BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HE1254-26-F-E156 when contacting Benchmark Education Company LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

  • Buying Command: HE1254 (DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY)
  • Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
  • FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
  • Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.

Issued Task & Delivery Orders under HE1254-26-F-E156 (5 shown, $844K obligated)

Order PIID Obligated Awardee Start / Latest Action End Date Order Scope
HE125426FE175 $825K Benchmark Education Company LLC 2026-04-17 / 2026-04-17 2028-08-26 K-5 literacy instructional resources
HE125426FE148 $9K Benchmark Education Company LLC 2026-02-05 / 2026-02-05 2026-03-20 Teacher materials (complete set of benchmark advance 2018 (national edition)) to support classroom learning
HE125426FE150 $4K Benchmark Education Company LLC 2026-01-27 / 2026-01-27 2026-02-26 Dodea requires research-based literacy curriculum resources and supporting materials for grades kindergarten thru fifth, including a subscription for digital resources in accordance with the performance work statement.
HE125426FE311 $3K Benchmark Education Company LLC 2026-04-15 / 2026-04-15 2026-05-31 Osan elementary school - k-5 literacy instructional resources
HE125426FE154 $3K Benchmark Education Company LLC 2026-01-29 / 2026-01-29 2026-03-14 Rota es ela-3rd grade teacher set for new classroom.
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Benchmark Education Company LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract HE1254-26-F-E156.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office HE1254 (DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY)

Date Contract (PIID) Prime Contractor Amount Completion Scope Summary
2026-04-10 HE1254-26-F-E335 School Specialty $20.0M Apr 12, 2036 School Specialty wins $20.0M contract for K-5 science instructional resources and lab kits. DoWEA Procurement Division work through Apr 12, ...

4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)

Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for HE1254-26-F-E156

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