Intent to Award Single Source Provider to MIND Education

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has issued a notice of intent to award a single-source purchase to MIND Education for educational or reference software under solicitation number IA-26-152, with the advertisement period running from June 5, 2026, to June 10, 2026. This is not a competitive solicitation but a non-competitive action authorized under Florida Statutes §287.057(5)(c), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., allowing the agency to procure directly from MIND Education without soliciting other vendors. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 43232500, targeting software to support instructional needs, though no specific technical specifications, performance requirements, accessibility standards, or detailed deliverables are outlined. The place of performance is in Florida, and the primary point of contact for all procurement inquiries is Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, reachable via email at [email hidden]. No contract value, pricing details, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or period of performance are provided in the notice, and no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or special requirements are included, as the document serves solely as an announcement of intent to award rather than a fully executed contract. The award process adheres to state procurement procedures, with no federal acquisition regulation clauses incorporated, and no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status information for the vendor is disclosed. All submissions and communications must be directed to the named contact, and no public portal or formal submission system is referenced, reflecting the non-competitive nature of the procurement.