26-478HFS-DIREC-B-51260 | Sole Source - Advanced Communication Engine (ACE)

The contract titled "26-478HFS-DIREC-B-51260 | Sole Source - Advanced Communication Engine (ACE)" is a solicitation issued by the Director's office of the state of Illinois, specifically based in Springfield, IL. It is a sole source contract, indicating that the procurement is intended to be awarded without a competitive bidding process, likely due to the specialized nature of the Advanced Communication Engine (ACE). The solicitation was posted on February 25, 2026, and relates to providing advanced communication technology or services for the state. The contract is managed by the Illinois Director's office, with the point of contact being Karen Mankowski, a purchaser reachable via email at Dianne.Richman@illinois.gov and by phone at 217-622-1857. The place of performance is also in Springfield, Illinois, confirming that the work or delivery is expected to take place locally within the state. No specific NAICS code or set-aside type is indicated, suggesting this contract is specialized and not designated for small or other specific business types. Interested parties can find more details or submit bids through the Illinois government’s BidBuy portal.