Single Source provider for Zearn Licensed Software

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is procuring Zearn’s proprietary instructional materials for the 2026–2027 academic year on a sole-source basis, with a not-to-exceed budget of $6,000.00. The acquisition includes Zearn Digital Lessons, Teacher Instructional Resources, Zearn School Accounts, printed student workbooks and teacher answer keys distributed exclusively through Mimeo.com, the Summer Intensive series, and professional development services, all of which are created, controlled, and distributed solely by Zearn Inc. and cannot be obtained from any other vendor due to exclusive intellectual property rights and distribution channels. The procurement is justified under Florida Statute §287.057(3) and related administrative rules, which permit single-source awards when products or services are available from only one responsible source. The solicitation, identified as SS-26-139, was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026, and is open to protests during the 15-business-day window following publication. All communications and submissions must be directed via email to Kim Whitwam, the primary point of contact. Performance will occur in Florida, where the materials will be used, though specific delivery dates, FOB terms, inspection criteria, or detailed line-item pricing are not outlined. The contract does not include formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, packaging specifications, or certification requirements, as the sole-source nature eliminates competitive elements. No accounting codes, payment office details, or invoicing protocols are specified, and the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier or size status is not disclosed. Acceptance of deliverables is implied to occur at the school’s location, based on Zearn’s proprietary standards, with no external benchmarks or quality specifications cited.