Intent to Award Single Source provider to NWEA, a division of HMH Education Company

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has issued a notice of intent to award a single source purchase to NWEA, a division of HMH Education Company, under solicitation number IA-26-156, following original single source advertisement SS-26-155. This action is conducted pursuant to Florida Statutes §287.057(5)(c), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., and is explicitly not a competitive solicitation or request for bids. The procurement encompasses educational or reference software, teacher resource materials, and educational guidance services, identified by NAICS codes 43232500, 60101700, and 86141500 respectively, with performance to occur within the state of Florida. The advertisement period ran from June 8, 2026, to June 11, 2026, during which time the agency provided notice of its intent to award without competition. The specific terms, pricing, and detailed scope of the products and services are referenced in the original advertisement SS-26-155, which is not included in this notice. Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, is the designated point of contact for inquiries. A protest bond may be required under §28-110-005, F.S., should a formal challenge be filed, but no evaluation factors, delivery schedules, or payment terms are detailed within this notice. The contract value, delivery timelines, and technical specifications remain unspecified, relying instead on the underlying documentation referenced in the original single source advertisement.