Intent to award Single Source Provider to Zearn

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a single-source contract to Zearn Inc. under solicitation number IA-26-140, with the original single-source advertisement number SS-26-139, pursuant to Florida Statutes §287.057(3), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C. This procurement is non-competitive and does not involve a solicitation for bids or proposals, meaning no evaluation factors, competitive ratings, or formal proposal submissions are required. The contract is intended to acquire educational or reference software and early learning math and counting resources and accessories, identified by NAICS codes 43232500 and 60102400, with performance to occur in Florida. The advertisement period for public comment or protest runs from May 19, 2026, to May 22, 2026, during which time written protests may be submitted to the agency. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, reachable via email at [email hidden] or phone at [phone hidden]. No contract value, detailed performance periods, delivery schedules, invoicing methods, payment details, inspection criteria, or special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel qualifications are specified in the notice. The contract type is classified as single-source, but the specific pricing structure is not disclosed. There is no indication of a Statement of Work, contractual clauses, representations from the vendor, packaging requirements, or accounting data such as AAC, TAS, or ACRN. The notice serves solely to notify the public of the intent to award without competition, and no attachments or formal contract documents are referenced or provided in the posting.