Intent to Award Single Source provider for Apple products

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind intends to award a single source purchase to Apple, Inc. for computers and operating system software under solicitation number IA-27-021, with no competitive bidding process involved. This action is taken pursuant to Florida statutes and administrative rules allowing non-competitive procurements under specific circumstances, and the advertisement serves solely as a notice of intent, not as an invitation for bids or proposals. The commodities covered include computers classified under NAICS code 43211500 and operating system software under code 43233004, with the procurement targeted to meet the institution’s technology needs through direct acquisition from Apple. The advertisement was posted on July 28, 2026, and responses or inquiries were due by July 31, 2026, with no extension permitted. The procurement is non-competitive by design, reflecting the agency's determination that Apple is the sole provider capable of meeting its requirements for compatible, secure, and supported Apple products. Point of contact for the procurement is Kim Whitwam, reachable via email or phone, and the procurement is governed under Florida’s state procurement regulations and administered through the MyFloridaMarketplace portal. No formal bidding or competitive evaluation will occur, and the award is expected to proceed directly to Apple, Inc. upon expiration of the notice period.