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This Solicitation opportunity from Florida was posted on June 8, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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

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IA-26-156State & Local

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NAICS: 43232500
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Single Source Provider for Newsela proprietary software licensesThe Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind plans to enter into a single source contract with Newsela to purchase proprietary software licenses covering the All Access PD Pass and subject-specific content in English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Writing for the fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The contract has an estimated value not to exceed $37,000. This procurement is justified as a sole source acquisition because Newsela is the exclusive provider of a unique instructional content platform, featuring partnerships with reputable organizations such as the Associated Press, National Geographic, Scientific American, and others. The content, which includes differentiated reading levels and embedded formative assessments, is proprietary and protected by intellectual property laws, making Newsela’s offerings unmatched and unavailable from any other education SaaS provider. The solicitation, identified as SS-27-007, was posted on June 10, 2026, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026, and is conducted by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind under the NAICS code 43232500. The platform will facilitate access to Newsela’s curated educational resources customized to the school’s curricular needs. The primary contact for this acquisition is Kim Whitwam, reachable by phone or email at the contact information provided. This notice is issued in compliance with relevant Florida statutes and administrative codes, emphasizing that this is not a competitive solicitation but a notification of an intended single source agreement.
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind

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6 days ago

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The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind intends to award a single source contract to NWEA, a division of HMH Education Company, for the procurement of educational products and services. This decision is based on a non-competitive procurement process, specifically designated under Florida statutes and administrative codes, allowing the agency to bypass competitive bidding due to the unique nature of the provider and offerings. The contract covers educational or reference software, teacher resource materials, and educational guidance services, reflecting the agency's commitment to securing specialized instructional tools and support. The solicitation period for this award opened on June 8, 2026, and closed on June 11, 2026. The contracting agency has communicated its intent to purchase under the original single source advertisement, reaffirming that this is not a request for bids but a formal notification of planned procurement. The point of contact for this procurement is Kim Whitwam, available via email and phone, should any questions arise regarding the contract. Performance of the contract will take place within Florida, supporting the agency's operational needs in the state.

General Info

Florida School for the Deaf awards sole-source contract to NWEA for educational software and services.

Agency

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind

NAICS

43232500View NAICS

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Notice of Intended Decision IA-26-156 Single Source Award to NWEA

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AgencyFlorida School for the Deaf and the Blind
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
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Single Source Award to: NWEA, a division of HMH Education CompanyAdvertisement Number: IA-26-156Original Single Source Advertisement Number: SS-26-155Version Number: 000 Advertisement Begin Date/Time: June 8, 2026 – 4:30 PMAdvertisement End Date/Time: June 11, 2026 – 4:30 PM Commodities:43232500 Educational or reference software60101700 Teacher resource materials86141500 Educational guidance services Re: Intent to Award Single Source provider to NWEA, a division of HMH Education Company NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR BIDS. IT IS A NOTICE OF AN "INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE" WHICH IS POSTED PURSUANT TO §287.057(5)(c), F.S., §120.57(3), F.S., AND RULE 60A-1.045, F.A.C. BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE ADVERTISEMENT BEFORE CONTACTING THE AGENCY WITH BID RELATED QUESTIONS. Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind hereby announces its decision to procure the products/services described in the Original Single Source Advertisement Number referenced in the heading to the vendor referenced in the heading in the amount indicated in the Original Single Source Advertisement Number referenced in the heading.