The School for the Blind & VI is dedicated to advancing educational access and sensory-inclusive learning environments for students who are blind or visually impaired. Its core mission centers on equipping students with assistive technologies and adaptive infrastructure to support auditory-based learning, mobility, and independent living skills.
School for the Blind & VI is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, School for the Blind & VI has obligated $247,267, issued 5 awards, and worked with 4 contractors. It currently has 5 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The School for the Blind & VI is dedicated to advancing educational access and sensory-inclusive learning environments for students who are blind or visually impaired. Its core mission centers on equipping students with assistive technologies and adaptive infrastructure to support auditory-based lea...
The School for the Blind & VI is dedicated to advancing educational access and sensory-inclusive learning environments for students who are blind or visually impaired. Its core mission centers on equipping students with assistive technologies and adaptive infrastructure to support auditory-based learning, mobility, and independent living skills. Strategic priorities include expanding immersive audio learning labs, enhancing campus accessibility through specialized equipment, and ensuring safe, all-weather operational readiness across its facilities. Key programs focus on audio production, tactile learning tools, and environmental adaptations that prioritize sound-based navigation and communication.
The agency most frequently procures high-fidelity audio and video equipment to support specialized music and auditory instruction labs, reflecting its emphasis on sensory substitution and acoustic learning environments. It also acquires heavy-duty winter maintenance vehicles, such as salt spreaders and snow plows, to ensure year-round campus accessibility and student safety in adverse conditions. Contracts are typically issued through standard competitive solicitations without set-asides, indicating a procurement approach driven by technical specifications and functional performance rather than socioeconomic preferences.
Primary procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 334310 for professional-grade audio systems and 333120/333131 for robust, industrial-grade snow and terrain management equipment. These selections reflect a deliberate alignment with operational resilience and pedagogical effectiveness, prioritizing durability, precision, and accessibility over cost efficiency. Vendor relationships are built on technical compliance, reliability, and adaptability to specialized educational needs, with no indication of formal diversity or small business set-aside preferences.
The agency operates as a specialized state-funded institution under the Indiana Department of Education, serving students statewide from a single, centralized campus. It utilizes direct solicitation and open competition procurement vehicles to acquire mission-critical hardware and infrastructure, maintaining a focused, needs-driven acquisition strategy aligned with its unique educational mandate.
Recent School for the Blind & VI Contracts
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Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at School for the Blind & VI and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent School for the Blind & VI Contracts
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