Intent to Award Single Source Provider to Nation Geographic Learning|Cengage Learning

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has announced its intention to award a single source contract to Nation Geographic Learning|Cengage Learning under solicitation number AD-08422. This procurement is not a competitive bidding process but a notice of a single source purchase, indicating that the agency has identified a specific vendor as the sole provider for the required products or services. The contract involves the procurement of educational materials or services aligned with the NAICS code 611710, which pertains to educational support services, and is intended to serve the needs of the Florida Department of Education's State and Local Education Department (SLED). The posting was made on March 26, 2024, with a response deadline of April 19, 2024, and interested parties can find additional details or contact the agency through Kim Whitwam at the provided email and phone number. This notice emphasizes that the procurement is based on the agency’s determination that only the specified vendor can fulfill the requirements, and it is issued in accordance with relevant Florida statutes and administrative rules governing single source procurements. The contract's value and specific scope are not disclosed, but the process underscores the agency’s intent to proceed with a direct award without a competitive bidding process. The procurement aims to ensure the continued availability of specialized educational resources from Nation Geographic Learning|Cengage Learning to support the agency's mission, with further details accessible via the provided online link.