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This Solicitation opportunity from Florida was posted on May 19, 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 Zearn

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IA-26-140State & 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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The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has issued a single source contract award to Zearn Inc. for the provision of educational or reference software and early learning math and counting resources. This decision is formalized under Advertisement Number IA-26-140, following a non-competitive, single source solicitation process as permitted by Florida statutes and administrative codes. The notice specifies that this contract was not subject to a competitive bidding process and the intent to award was publicly posted from May 19, 2026, through May 22, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 43232500 and is intended to support the agency’s educational resources. The contract is established to acquire specified products and services from Zearn Inc., with all related procurement activities managed by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Interested parties are directed to review all details thoroughly as the solicitation is a formal notification rather than a request for bids. The point of contact for inquiries is Kim Whitwam, reachable via email or phone. This award aligns with statutory provisions for single source acquisitions, ensuring timely procurement of specialized educational tools critical to the agency’s mission.

General Info

Florida School for the Deaf and Blind awards single-source contract to Zearn Inc. for educational software.

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-26-140 for Single Source Award to Zearn Inc.

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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: Zearn Inc.Advertisement Number: IA-26-140Original Single Source Advertisement Number: SS-26-139Version Number: 000Advertisement Begin Date/Time: May 19, 2026 – 4:30 PMAdvertisement End Date/Time: May 22, 2026 – 4:30 PMCommodities:43232500 Educational or reference software60102400 Early learning math and counting resources and accessoriesRe: Intent to Award Single Source provider to Zearn NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR BIDS. IT IS A "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT" WHICH IS POSTED PURSUANT TO §287.057(3),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 award a purchase order for 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.